Chapter 142: Family in Danger

Chapter 142: Family in Danger

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"You can do anything, but never go against the family."

- Marlon Brando, (The Godfather)niscient POV)>

"I don't even have a single bar in my phone network. Is there some sort of fault in the towers or something? None of the phones have been working since morning." Gabi Kane curiously asked one of her guards before putting down her useless phone with a frustrated sigh.

She was just getting ready to leave the house with her two daughters to take them to the park, however, just when she was about to tell the driver to get the car out of the garage, she could not help but get a strange feeling in her heart like something bad was going to happen to them, making her want to call her husband. But unfortunately for her, her phone's network was still not working.

One of the soldiers assigned as security personnel for her and her family was standing near her at the main entrance and could not help but frown at her words. With a concerned look on his face, he decided to voice out his own concerns. "Ma'am, I think we shouldn't go out today. Most of our phones and communication devices have also been down since the morning for some reason which is quite suspicious since they are designed for military use and are designed to work in any situation or condition unless there is some sort of signal scrambler involved. Additionally, the most concerning part is that one of the wireless radios we normally use for contacting headquarters in emergencies also stopped working while we were in the midst of receiving a weird message. There was a lot of static in the message, but it sounded like a female voice on the other end trying to tell us not to go out of the house and barricade ourselves in.

Now, it could have easily been a prank from some genius nerd sitting in front of his computer, trying to draw attention to himself to prove how amazing and special he is, or it could have been a cross-connection since this happens a lot with these old pieces of tech, but we can't just ignore the chances of there being real danger. So, it will be best if you stay in today until we can re-establish connection with HQ and confirm that there is nothing wrong." He advised.

"Really? That is concerning. Fine, we will stay in. I'll just tell Beth and Kate that I will take them to the park this Sunday when their father comes home. They should not be too upset with all the cakes and gifts they got today. But if something does happen, you and your men can protect us, right, Mr. Finish?" Gabi asked with some concern in her voice as she took a glance at the other five men in suits, standing in their respective positions in front of the house.

The security official named Johnny Finish displayed a charming smile at her question as he adjusted his belt to make himself seem cooler, not letting the chance of impressing a woman go before replying, "We are the best at what we do, and we are here for your protection ma'am. We will give our lives to protect you and your daughters. You don't have to worry about anything. As for any possible threat to your life, just know that as long as we are here for you, this house is the safest place on Earth"

BOOM A deafening blast compelled them to duck beneath the explosion's intense heat and power, as part of the front of the house was blown away into pieces, creating a gaping hole in the building that revealed the interior to the numerous vehicles parked outside.

"Shit! James, Rick, and Jack> secure the hole and the entrance after sending an emergency alert to HQ, let's hope the signal goes through and they can send backup as quickly as possible." Johnny quickly yelled even though he knew that the chances of any sort of signal going through were minimal at best. He had now become sure that the enemy was using some sort of advanced signal jammer to block all types of communication to isolate them. "Use your heavy weapons. Shoot to kill and don't hold back. Barney, take Mrs. Kane, grab the children from their room, and seal yourselves in the panic room. I will come and get you from there once this is over. Don't come out from there, no matter what happens, that's an order." He instructed in a stern tone. "Oh, and if anybody sees Kramer, shoot that son of a bitch. He was supposed to be the one monitoring the CCTV cameras around the estate." He growled angrily.

Wheeze A missile launched by a terrorist from a handheld missile launcher on the back of a jeep soared toward the main gate, obliterating a significant section of the wall. and cutting off any path of escape for them with another BOOM sound.

"Are you alright, sweety? You two are ok, right? Don't worry, nobody will hurt you. Mom will make sure of it. Mommy is here now." Gabi Kane hugged both of her daughters who were shaking in fear of all the booming sounds on their beds. She was caressing their heads to reassure them that they were safe in her embrace.

"Ma'am, we need to enter the panic room now." The agent called Barney reminded her with some worry in his voice as he opened one of the wardrobes present in the girls' room before removing everything in the wardrobe, even the fake sliding wall at the back that was hiding the entrance to the safe room.

"Yes, you are right. Let's go girls. We will be safe in the room Daddy built for us..." The Kane matriarch tried to pull the girls to get them up from the bed, but she could not even complete her words as another man appeared at the door of the room with two handguns pointed in two different directions. One of the guns pointed at Gabi and the children while the barrel of his other gun was trained at Barney's head.

"Sorry, but that won't be possible any longer, Miss Kane. I am afraid that you and your daughters will have to come with me. As for you, Barney put down the gun like a good boy or you won't like what is going to happen next." The newly arrived person threatened with an evil smile.

"Kramer? But why? You were supposed to watch the CCTV and warn us of any incoming danger. But instead, you betray us like this, why? We treated you like a brother. Why would you do this?"

"Isn't there always just one true reason for every betrayal? Money, man. Serving the government and fighting for your country sounds good and all but it doesn't pay very well, does it? Yet just one act of betrayal and some very wealthy people are ready to give you millions for it. How can any self-respecting man say no? Nothing personal though... Now, put down that gun or I'll blow one of the kids' brains out." He ordered with his finger a moment away from squeezing the trigger.

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