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.

lines, power outages

a private estate, the house was acquired by the Rothschilds to oversee the neighboring Cole

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 this

criminal suspect, worrying only about the criminal’s absence or escape, never

a security assessment, had never foreseen an attack

the power cut, he didn’t feel a

he suspected the outage was a deliberate ploy by

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

matter the cannons, prism towers, or SAM missiles if power is

cutting power to the Cyprus

no inkling of crisis. But Jagoan was

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

Keep eyes on the Cole family!

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

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

this lecture?” But respectfully said, “Understood, Young Master. We’re keeping a close watch on the