The parking structure beneath Vale Tech headquarters had been evacuated for "structural concerns."
Sophie watched security cameras as Dr. Kim's demolition contact placed carefully measured charges at strategic points. Not enough to cause real casualties. Just enough to create convincing destruction.
Ninety minutes until the agencies arrived with custody orders.
"Everyone is in position," Elena reported, checking communications with the forty-seven families scattered throughout the building. "Extraction vehicles are ready three blocks away."
Aria held Sophie's hand, feeling her daughter trembling despite her composed exterior.
"We can still find another way," she whispered.
"There is no other way, Mama. We both know that."
Marcus was watching the security feeds showing news crews out
