Lianna gripped Cassian’s arm tightly, her eyes fixed on the shadows moving through the thick smoke that still filled the office lobby. The boom of the flashbang the enemy had just detonated had drawn everyone’s attention to the upper floors, but for Cassian, it was a clear signal of war.
Lianna, get back! Cassian shouted, pushing her toward Agent D, who had just appeared from the side of the executive elevator. Agent D, whose face was usually expressionless, now looked tense as he held a tactical rifle at the ready.
Take Mrs. Ashworth to the main safe room! Activate full cyber isolation on all executive floors! Cassian ordered, his voice returning to its cold, authoritative tone.
Agent D nodded without a word. Understood, Mr. Northvale. We will hold her there.
Cassian didn’t wait for t
