Ethan stood next to the overturned desk, the rifle still smoking in his hands. Director Brown whimpered on the floor, clutching his bleeding thigh, the dignity of his impeccable suit lost.
Hayes took the phone from her ear.
"Miller confirmed that the convoy reached Oakwood. They were ambushed on the way, just as we feared," Hayes declared, deliberately looking at Director Brown. "The eight escort vehicles fled the scene." Hayes paused, the gravity of her words hanging in the air.
"Hayes," Ethan asked, his gaze fixed on the whimpering Director Brown. "Did what we expected happen?"
"Yes, Ethan," Hayes confirmed, taking a deep breath and regaining his professional tone. "Miller and his men are being attended to and are already in state custody. At this moment, the legal team activated Phase Two. Miller's report regarding the failure and flight of the escort is already in the hands of local authorities."
