"Dad... Lock Every Exit." Minutes Later, Every Billionaire in the Ballroom Was Trapped
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Chapter 4: The Father Behind the Phone Call
A hush fell over the ballroom as another group entered.
An older man in a dark suit walked through the center aisle.
No introduction was necessary.
Every tactical officer immediately stood at attention.
He stopped beside the woman.
"You handled yourself well."
She smiled for the first time that evening.
"Right on schedule."
The attacker stared in disbelief.
"Who... who are you?"
The older man looked around the room.
"My name is Richard Hale."
"I authorized this operation."
"The call my daughter made..."
"...came directly to me."
The realization spread through the crowd.
The injured woman hadn't called for rescue.
She had activated a carefully planned investigation.
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Tonight's gala had never been the target.
It had always been the bait.
