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.

with dual power lines, power outages were a rare occurrence, maybe once in

estate, the house was acquired by the Rothschilds to oversee the neighboring Cole Manor. To them, this seemed like setting a trap for

a few dozen kilometers from New York, within the Rothschild family’s stronghold, everyone’s sense of security was unusually high. Their primary concern was whether the intended target would dare sneak into the Cole family villa under their noses. No one fathomed the audacity of

setting a trap for a criminal suspect, worrying only about the criminal’s absence

assessment, had never foreseen an

power cut, he didn’t feel a sense

suspected the outage was a deliberate ploy by intruders aiming to snatch

defenses, relying on high-tech gear had its downside. A power outage rendered

no matter the cannons, prism towers, or SAM missiles

Delgado understood this cutting power to the Cyprus copper mines nullified Wesley’s defenses, regardless of

overconfident, Jarvis had no inkling of crisis.

shoes get wet near the riverbank;

and commanded, “Enough noise! Send someone to check the circuit immediately. Stay alert! Keep eyes

“Hank’s right! The Coles have come back for the Four Treasures of the Study! I knew Peter Cole wasn’t truthful! He claimed to move the treasures alone, unassociated with the family. Most

Wait till they bring out the treasures before nabbing them! Remember, don’t let them

But respectfully said, “Understood, Young Master. We’re keeping a close watch on the Cole family.