Chapter 64: Chloe’s Gambit

The war room was unusually quiet as the name Victor Han lingered on the holographic display, stark and damning. The tension in the air was palpable. Ethan stood at the head of the table, his expression unreadable as he stared at the data Jessica had just revealed.

Jessica broke the silence, her voice steady but tinged with exhaustion. "Victor isn't just tied to The Conductor. He's a direct conduit. Some of the accounts we've been tracking—shell corporations feeding Concordia Trust—are controlled by his proxies. He's not just working with them; he's one of their key operators."

Sophia crossed her arms, pacing near the windows as the faint glow of the city outlined her silhouette. "If Victor's part of The Conductor's network, this isn't just about Arctech or Borealis anymore. This is war."