Chapter 14 - Preparing for War
The next twenty-four hours were spent preparing for an incredibly dangerous and violent assault.
Marcus utilized his old military contacts to procure a massive cache of heavy tactical weapons and explosives.
He spread the deadly arsenal out on the dusty floor, inspecting every single piece of equipment meticulously.
Julian, who had never fired a weapon in anger before this week, practiced reloading a heavy assault rifle.
He had to push aside his fear and focus entirely on the survival of his targeted family.
Chloe watched them prepare, a deep sense of overwhelming guilt finally settling heavily in her chest.
She asked Julian if there was absolutely anything she could do to help them succeed.
Julian tossed her a lightweight, Kevlar bulletproof vest, telling her she was coming directly with them.
He needed her security access codes to bypass the advanced biometric scanners at Victor's high-rise building.
Chloe nodded slowly, accepting her dangerous role in the upcoming, desperate battle.
Arthur managed to hack into the city's traffic grid, creating a massive, chaotic diversion across town.
He triggered false fire alarms in several major high-rises, drawing all police attention entirely away from the Diamond District.
The sun began to set, casting long, dark shadows over the sprawling, frightened city.
Julian dressed in dark tactical gear, adjusting the heavy straps of his protective vest.
He looked at himself in a cracked, dirty mirror, barely recognizing the hardened man staring back.
The innocent, wealthy groom from the ruined wedding was completely, irrevocably dead and gone.
In his place stood a man willing to do absolutely anything to protect the people he truly loved.
Marcus loaded the heavy equipment bags into a stolen, untraceable black van they had acquired.
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It was officially time to bring the fight directly to Victor Vance's heavily guarded doorstep.
Julian took one final, deep breath before stepping out into the freezing, violent night.
