"Turn that off!" Marcus roared, lunging forward toward the control console.
Two security guards stepped into frame, but before they could reach Julian, Arthur stepped out from the shadows beside the stage, raising his hand with calm authority.
"I wouldn't touch that console if I were you," Arthur said softly, his voice carrying effortlessly across the hall. "The files have already been mirrored to the federal financial crimes division. Stopping the feed won't stop the indictments."
Chapter 4: The Turning Point
Vivienne rushed down the remaining steps, her composure entirely shattered. She grabbed Marcus’s arm, her voice pitching upward in panic. "Marcus, do something! Call the lawyers—get them to shut down the network!"
"There are no lawyers left who can defend this, Vivienne," a quiet voice echoed from the center aisle.