The entire country barely slept.
News of the election server breach had spread through every television station, every social media platform, and every neighborhood in Valenridge.
People were nervous.
Angry.
Confused.
Election Day was only hours away.
Inside campaign headquarters, dozens of officials moved through hallways carrying reports and laptops while security personnel monitored every possible threat.
The atmosphere felt heavy.
Nobody knew whether the election itself was under attack or whether the breach had already been contained. But one thing was certain. The country was watching.
Inside a secured conference room, Sebastian stood near the large windows overlooking the city. The sky outside remained dark. Dawn was still hours away.
Behind him, Clara reviewed election security reports while Elena Maris spoke with national intelligence officials through an encrypted line. Nobody looked relaxed.
Not even Chairman Elias.
