From outside the building, hidden from everyone’s view, a sniper moved into his final position. His scope was already aimed through the hall’s large glass windows.
He was waiting for Alexander to step onto the brightly lit center stage.
He was waiting for the perfect moment to take the shot.
The room was only seconds away from chaos, but none of them knew it.
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The entire hall could feel the heavy tension surrounding General Godfrey Barlow. His sudden interruption was not because he was confused — it was clearly an act of resistance. Every board member present understood exactly what he was trying to stir up. They knew about the close relationship between the former head of the Lancaster family and General Godfrey Barlow.
But before Barlow could continue speaking, Scot Vincent slow
