Chapter 9 - The Lethal Countdown
I looked at my mother, whose eyes were pleading with me to run away.
I knew that giving Garrett the voice authorization would only guarantee our immediate deaths.
Vance stepped out from the shadows of the hallway, aiming his rifle directly at Garrett's head.
"Drop the lighter, Garrett, you are completely surrounded," Vance commanded with lethal authority.
Before Garrett could react, the front door crashed open with a deafening splintering sound.
Evelyn walked into the house, flanked by three heavily armed cartel mercenaries.
"You really thought a single bodyguard could stop my entire organization?" Evelyn mocked.
She pointed a silver revolver directly at my mother's forehead.
"Authorize the transfer, Clara, or I pull the trigger right now."
I realized we were hopelessly outgunned and completely trapped.
"Fine," I surrendered, lowering my weapon in defeat.
Garrett smiled triumphantly and held out his digital tablet to record my voice.
"The legacy of the bloodline ends today," I spoke clearly into the microphone.
The tablet screen instantly flashed a brilliant, blinding red.
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Evelyn's arrogant smile vanished as a robotic voice echoed from the device.
"Authorization accepted. Self-destruct sequence initiated. Deleting all funds and transmitting evidence to federal authorities in ten seconds."
