Chapter 21 Meeting Him

• The broadcast began at exactly midnight GMT, hijacking every major news network simultaneously. The Director stood before a backdrop of Phoenix corporate logos, his face still hidden behind the tactical mask, speaking directly to six billion people.
• "Citizens of the world. I am the Director of Phoenix Syndicate, and I bring you urgent news about a terrorist threat to global security."
• Alexander watched the feed from Phoenix Command's detention cell, his hands cuffed to a chair while guards kept weapons trained on his position.