Chapter 149
As the team prepared to mobilize, Alexander, Lily, and Caleb strategized in the command center, each of them focused on stopping Ariana before she could execute her next move. However, deep in the heart of the city, another series of events was unfolding—one that would complicate everything.
In a darkened warehouse near the docks, Blake Armstrong stood in the shadows, watching the loading of unmarked crates onto several trucks. He had been running a covert operation for months now, and Ariana’s sudden disappearance had left him on edge. Unknown to the others, Blake had been playing both sides, working secretly with Ariana while pretending to be on Alexander’s team.
Now, with Ariana gone and the media swarming around the car explosion, Blake realized his cover was at risk. He picked up his phone and dialed a number.
“Samson,” Blake said, his voice low and urgent. “You told me Ariana would stick to the plan. What’s going on?”
On the other end of the line, Samson’s voice was strained. “Things changed. She’s escalating everything. She wants to take it all down.”
Blake’s eyes narrowed. “You mean she’s going after more than Alexander and Lily?”
“She’s going for the whole system,” Samson replied, his voice tense. “Everyone’s a target now. She thinks this is the only way to win.”
Blake cursed under his breath. He had expected Ariana to seek revenge, but this was bigger than he’d anticipated. If she brought down the entire network, his own operations would be exposed—and he wasn’t ready to lose everything.
“I can’t let that happen,” Blake said firmly. “I’ve got my own plans, and Ariana’s just made herself a liability.”
“Good luck stopping her,” Samson muttered. “She’s already two steps ahead of all of us.”
Blake ended the call and turned his attention to the trucks. He couldn’t afford to wait any longer. If Ariana was going to blow everything up, he had to secure his own power first. He waved to the foreman, signaling the trucks to move out.
“Make sure everything’s delivered on time,” Blake ordered. “No mistakes.”
As the trucks rumbled out of the warehouse, Blake’s mind was already calculating his next move. He couldn’t trust Samson, and he certainly couldn’t trust Ariana. It was time to realign his loyalties and come out on top—no matter who got in the way.
Meanwhile, back at Caleb’s estate, Alexander received an unexpected message. It was from an anonymous source, claiming to have information about Blake’s secret dealings. The message was cryptic, but it hinted at a deeper conspiracy—one that went beyond Ariana’s revenge.
“What is this?” Alexander muttered as he read the text.
Lily, who had been reviewing the latest intel on Ariana’s movements, glanced over. “What’s wrong?”
“Look at this,” Alexander said, handing her the phone. “Someone’s trying to warn us about Blake.”
Lily read the message carefully, her eyes narrowing. “I never trusted Blake completely, but if this is true… it changes everything.”
Caleb joined them, overhearing the conversation. “What’s going on?”
“We just got a tip about Blake,” Alexander explained. “He might be working with Ariana—and playing both sides.”
Caleb’s expression darkened. “If that’s true, then we have a much bigger problem on our hands.”
They quickly devised a plan. While tracking Ariana remained their priority, they couldn’t ignore the potential threat Blake posed. Caleb ordered a team to investigate Blake’s recent activities, while Alexander and Lily prepared to follow the lead on Ariana’s whereabouts.
But as they were about to leave, another alert came through—this time from the media. A breaking news report flashed across the screens, revealing the latest details about the car explosion.
“No bodies were found in the vehicle,” the reporter announced. “Authorities are now confirming that the car was likely a decoy, and no one was inside at the time of the explosion.”
Alexander’s heart raced as he realized what this meant. “Lily wasn’t in the car. She’s alive.”
Lily placed a hand on his arm. “I told you, Ariana’s not finished yet. But now we know she’s still out there—and she’s coming for us.”
Just then, Caleb’s phone buzzed. It was an update from the team monitoring the jet.
“They’ve tracked the plane to an isolated airstrip,” Caleb said. “Ariana’s landing soon, but it’s in a remote area. If we move now, we might be able to intercept her before she disappears again.”
Alexander nodded. “Let’s go. It’s time to end this.”
As they headed for the airstrip, Blake watched the news from his office, a calculating look on his face. He knew the media would soon uncover more of Ariana’s moves, and with each revelation, the pressure would mount. But Blake wasn’t worried—he had his own endgame in mind, and if Ariana or anyone else got in his way, he wouldn’t hesitate to take them down.
Ariana, on the other hand, was already preparing for the next phase of her plan. As the jet touched down on the remote airstrip, she stepped out, the cool wind whipping through her hair. She knew Alexander and the others would be coming for her, but that was exactly what she wanted.
This wasn’t just about survival anymore. It was about making sure that no one would forget her name—and that meant turning the tables in ways they would never see coming.
And as night began to fall, the pieces were moving into place for the final confrontation—one that would decide not only Ariana’s fate, but the future of everyone involved.
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