Sarah had barely slept when her phone vibrated sharply on her nightstand. She reached for it with a heavy sigh, expecting Adrian or maybe Daniel’s school but the caller ID froze her hand midair.
Federal Contact. Confidential Line
Her heartbeat quickened as she answered.
“Sarah Williams speaking.”
The voice on the other end was calm, firm, but edged with urgency.
“We have a situation. Lord Benedict Augustine is aware of your move. He knows you submitted evidence. Our intel confirms he’s preparing a counterattack. Not a small one.”
Sarah’s fingers tightened around the phone. “How did he find out so fast?”
“We don’t know yet, but be careful. And increase your security. This is no longer corporate rivalry, Sarah. This is war at the federal level.”
The call ended, leaving the room feeli
