The Charismatic Charlie Wade

The abrupt power outage plunged the room into darkness, casting doubt in the eyes of three individuals momentarily.

As Hank grappled with confusion in the darkness, an uproar erupted from the intercom.

One voice exclaimed, “Why the power outage? All our monitoring gear is down!”

Another added, “Every detection device is offline! The central control room’s visibility is zero and the ID system’s dead too!”

A third voice questioned, “What’s happening? This place has two power lines, right?”

Another retorted, “What good are two or three lines now? The issue’s the power outage! Where’s the logistics head? Why wasn’t there backup power arranged?”

Someone lashed out, “Nobody mentioned setting up emergency power! Even FBI missions don’t always carry backups, unless it’s to the Middle East or Afghanistan! With this much gear and power load, what backup can handle it? A Cummins diesel generator? Should I fetch a power truck for you to use?”

“Damn! Are you giving excuses?”

“Are you arguing? Do you even comprehend how crucial the monitoring gear in the control room and on the roof is? Don’t just yap without sense! Speak only if you have something useful!”

The sudden blackout rattled the typically composed team.

villa equipped with dual power lines, power outages were a rare occurrence, maybe

the Rothschilds to oversee the neighboring Cole Manor. To them, this seemed like setting a trap for mice—utter

concern was whether the intended target would dare sneak into the Cole family villa under their noses. No

setting a trap for a criminal suspect, worrying only about the criminal’s absence or escape, never anticipating the suspect’s daring entry

assessment, had never foreseen an attack

he didn’t

a deliberate ploy by intruders aiming

state-of-the-art defenses, relying on high-tech gear had

no matter the cannons, prism towers, or SAM missiles

Cyprus copper mines

Jarvis had no inkling of crisis.

let his shoes get wet near the riverbank; thus, when near water, he wore rubber boots that

the circuit immediately. Stay alert! Keep eyes on the Cole family! The mouse might be returning to its nest! This time,

Cole wasn’t truthful! He claimed to move the treasures alone, unassociated with the family. Most likely, the entire Cole family planned this return! It’s

before nabbing them! Remember, don’t let them escape!

But respectfully said, “Understood, Young Master.