Ares

I sat in the underground command room, shirt still stained with dust from the ambush. The screens in front of me showed news headlines still exploding about Vanguard’s downfall.

But I knew Gideon. He wouldn't run. He wouldn’t hide.

He would strike back.

Leon rushed in, breathing hard. “Sir, Vanguard just released a statement. They’re accusing Sterling Industries of fraud, blackmail… even money laundering.”

Atlas swore under his breath.

“They’re ...