Chapter 40: The Fault Line

The tension in Zenith Tower's war room was palpable. Ethan Carter stood before the central monitor, its glowing screen displaying the intricate details of the shadow network's "Phase Two." Each piece of the operation was laid out—targets, key operatives, and timelines. It was an ambitious plan, a simultaneous strike designed to cripple Zenith's operations, isolate its partners, and destabilize its supply chains. For any other company, it might have worked. For Ethan, it was an opportunity.

Sophia crossed her arms, her brow furrowed as she studied the list of targets. "They're hitting us where it hurts most—our logistics hubs, key partnerships, and supply routes. If even half of these strikes succeed, it'll take months to recover."

Jessica leaned forward, scrolling through the data. "They've allocated resources to each strike. Small teams, high precision. This isn't brute force—it's sabotage."