The Rodriguez villa's security room hummed with activity as Alex leaned over the central console, reviewing the financial damage reports. Twelve hours had passed since Claire's ultimatum. Thirty-six remained.
"We've contained most of the immediate threats," James announced, sliding a tablet across the glass tabletop. "But Genesis has exposed vulnerabilities we didn't anticipate."
Alex scanned the report, his expression hardening. "Seven percent of our European holdings compromised. Two board members' private accounts drained." He looked up sharply. "These aren't random targets."
"No," James agreed. "They're the shadow board members most loyal to Geneva."
"She's sacrificing her own allies?" Alex frowned.
"Or someone else is." James lowered his voice despite the secure room. "What if Cl
