Chapter 223

Chapter 223:

“They think they’ve won,” she said, her voice dropping to a whisper. “They think they’ve outsmarted us.”

“They have anticipated our moves,” Herod admitted. “But they don’t know everything. We still have options.”

Rose picked up a photo of Camille, taken at a press conference announcing the Grid completion. “Look at her. So confident. So secure in her perfect new life with her perfect new boyfriend.” Her nail scraped across Camille’s face, leaving a thin scratch on the glossy surface. “By this time tomorrow, she’ll have nothing. No Grid. No company. No future with Alexander Pierce.”

Herod watched her with growing concern. Rose’s obsession had intensified beyond his control, beyond reason. What had begun as a strategic partnership to acquire Kane Industries had evolved into something more primal, more dangerous.

“The best approach now is subtlety,” he suggested, keeping his voice even. “A targeted disruption during the ceremony. Something that causes chaos without revealing our presence.”

Rose’s laugh held no humor. “Subtlety? We’re past that, Herod. They’ve pushed us into a corner. Now they’ll discover what happens when we push back.” She moved to another bag, unzipping it to reveal a sophisticated electronic device Herod hadn’t seen before.

“What is that?” he asked.

“Plan B,” Rose replied calmly. “A signal jammer powerful enough to disrupt the entire Grid activation ceremony. When Victoria tries to throw the switch tomorrow, nothing will happen. Their precious Grid will fail spectacularly in front of the entire world.”

Herod studied the device. “That won’t cause permanent damage to the Grid. It’s just a temporary embarrassment.”

“The damage to their reputations will be permanent,” Rose countered. “Kane Industries’ stock will plummet. The city will question whether the Grid is safe. Government contracts will be reconsidered.” She smiled coldly. “And while everyone is focused on the Grid’s failure, we’ll implement the rest of our plan.”

“Which is?” Herod asked, suddenly wary of where her mind was going.

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Rose’s eyes gleamed in the darkness. “Victoria Kane destroyed your family’s legacy. Tomorrow, we’ll destroy hers— not just the Grid, but her company, her reputation, and most importantly, her precious protégée.”

Through the window, the Kane Industries tower continued to shine, the celebration inside reaching its peak. Herod looked from the distant building to Rose’s focused form, recognition dawning that he had allied himself with someone whose hatred ran deeper than he had ever understood.

“This isn’t just about business for you anymore, is it?” he asked quietly. “It’s not even about revenge.”

“It’s about justice,” Rose replied, her voice frighteningly calm. “For years I watched Camille get everything while I got nothing. Tomorrow, the scales finally balance.”

Herod felt a chill as he heard the utter conviction in her voice. “Rose, what exactly are you planning beyond the signal jammer?”

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