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.

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

the neighboring Cole Manor. To

security was unusually high. Their primary concern was whether the

akin to the police setting a trap for a criminal suspect, worrying only about the criminal’s absence or escape,

conducting a security assessment, had never

the power cut, he didn’t feel a sense

contrary, he suspected the outage was a deliberate ploy by intruders

high-tech gear had its downside. A power outage rendered them

the cannons, prism towers, or SAM missiles if power

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

Jarvis had no inkling of crisis. But Jagoan

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

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

come back for the Four Treasures of the Study! I knew Peter Cole wasn’t truthful! He claimed to

out the treasures before nabbing them! Remember, don’t let them escape! We can’t let them walk away

I need this lecture?” But respectfully said, “Understood, Young Master. We’re keeping a close