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Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 — The Expansion of Control

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United States — Night

The room was silent.

Dim light.

Heavy atmosphere.

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Will Smith sat alone.

President of the United States.

Yet—

Even now—

He waited.

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A satellite phone lay on the table.

Black.

Unmarked.

Untouchable.

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Then—

It rang.

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Will picked it up.

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"…Yes."

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A familiar voice answered.

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John Smith.

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Calm.

Distant.

Absolute.

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"Everything is ready," John said.

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Will's eyes sharpened.

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"Servants?"

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"Yes."

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"A system beneath your system."

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A pause.

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"They will help you expand."

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Will leaned back slightly.

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"Where are you?" he asked.

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"Not where you are," John replied.

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Silence.

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"I have prepared someone for you," John continued.

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"A primary servant."

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A pause.

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"His name is…"

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"…Albert bin Siddiqui."

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Will repeated it quietly.

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"…Albert."

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"He will arrive soon."

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"What about you?" Will asked.

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"When do we meet?"

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John's voice didn't change.

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"Not now."

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"Not yet."

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A pause.

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"When the time is right…"

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"…you will see me."

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The line went silent.

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Call ended.

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Will slowly placed the phone down.

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His expression—

Unchanged.

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But his eyes—

Darkened.

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"The next phase…"

He whispered.

"…has begun."

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Cut.

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Russia — Snow-Covered Facility

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John stood before a group of men.

Ten in total.

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Cold.

Disciplined.

Broken—

Then rebuilt.

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At the front—

Albert bin Siddiqui.

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Behind him—

Nine others.

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Lesser.

But loyal.

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John walked slowly across them.

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"In every nation…"

He said,

"…ten servants."

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"Highly efficient."

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"Perfectly obedient."

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A pause.

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"You are the first in Russia."

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Albert bowed his head.

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"We will not fail."

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John stopped.

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"I know."

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He turned.

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"The next destination…"

A pause.

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"…Brazil."

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The expansion continued.

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Cut.

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Washington D.C. — Private Office

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Will sat across from Robin D'Souza.

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Two powerful men.

Two dangerous minds.

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"We begin," Will said calmly.

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Robin smiled slightly.

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"I'm listening."

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Will leaned forward.

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"I want influence."

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"In the states."

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"San Francisco."

"New York."

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A pause.

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"My party is weak there."

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Robin nodded slowly.

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"You want control before elections."

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"Yes."

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Silence.

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"You will create momentum," Will continued.

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"Media."

"Public attention."

"Pressure."

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Robin leaned back.

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"And my fee?"

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Will didn't hesitate.

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"Approval."

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"A drilling project."

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"Southern offshore crude reserves."

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Robin's eyes lit up slightly.

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"…You're serious."

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Will nodded.

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"You help me win the states…"

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"I help you control oil."

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Silence.

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Then—

Robin smiled.

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"I like this partnership."

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A pause.

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"You'll remain President."

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Will's voice dropped.

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"I always will."

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Silence.

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Then—

Will added—

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"There's one more thing."

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Robin's expression changed.

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"An opponent."

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"Rising fast."

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A pause.

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"I want pressure applied."

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Robin smirked slightly.

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"…Threats?"

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Will didn't respond.

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He didn't need to.

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Robin nodded.

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"Consider it done."

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He stood up.

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"Your problem…"

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"…is solved."

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Then he turned—

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"And this…"

He added quietly,

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"…is my gift to our partnership."

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Will watched him leave.

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Cold.

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Precise.

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Everything—

According to plan.

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Cut.

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Luxury Event — Night

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Music.

Lights.

Power.

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A private gathering.

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Politicians.

Military officials.

Business elites.

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Will stood among them.

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At his side—

A familiar figure.

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Abraham Smith.

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Now—

A high-ranking military general.

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Composed.

Disciplined.

Deadly.

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"General," Robin said, approaching.

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"I have something interesting for you."

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Abraham turned.

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"Speak."

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Robin leaned slightly closer.

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"Advanced weapons."

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"New machine guns."

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"Armored systems."

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"High-grade combat technology."

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A pause.

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"You'll be interested."

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Abraham's expression didn't change.

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"I will inspect first."

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"Then decide."

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Robin smiled.

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"Of course."

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"Business requires trust."

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They shook hands.

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Temporary.

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But dangerous.

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Stage Announcement

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Will stepped forward.

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The room quieted.

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"Tonight…"

He said,

"…we prepare for the future."

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A pause.

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"I introduce the candidates."

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Two figures stepped forward.

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"San Francisco…"

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"Louis."

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"New York…"

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"Macau."

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Applause filled the room.

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Faces.

Smiles.

Power.

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But behind it all—

Control.

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Manipulation.

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Design.

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Elsewhere — Same Event

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Robin stood with another man.

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"You should meet him," Robin said.

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Will approached.

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"This is my younger brother."

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"Carlos D'Souza."

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Carlos extended his hand.

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Sharp eyes.

Calm smile.

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"The second head of our family."

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Will shook his hand.

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"Pleasure."

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Carlos studied him.

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"I've heard about you."

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Will smiled faintly.

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"I've heard more about you."

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A pause.

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"You handle finance… international operations?"

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Carlos nodded.

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"Asia department."

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Silence.

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"What do you think about it?" Will asked.

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Carlos answered calmly—

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"Asia is the future."

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"A manufacturing giant."

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"A growing financial center."

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A pause.

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"And…"

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"…a place of opportunity."

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Will's eyes sharpened.

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"Good."

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Carlos continued—

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"I leave tomorrow."

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"For China."

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A pause.

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"To meet someone."

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Will tilted his head slightly.

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"Who?"

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Carlos smiled faintly.

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"A young businesswoman."

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"Highly influential."

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"In the manufacturing sector."

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Silence.

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Will's expression didn't change.

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But inside—

Something connected.

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China.

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Lei Smith.

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The fourth Eagle.

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Carlos continued—

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"She controls more than people realize."

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A pause.

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"I think…"

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"…she will shape the future."

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Silence.

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Will smiled slightly.

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"I look forward to the results."

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Final Scene

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Far away—

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China.

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Factories.

Lights.

Endless production.

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At the center—

A woman stood.

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Lei Smith.

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Watching everything.

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Controlling everything.

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And soon—

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Someone was coming.

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Not as an enemy.

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Not yet.

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But as a connection.

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A bridge—

Between systems.

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Elsewhere—

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John stood in silence.

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Eyes closed.

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"The pieces…"

He whispered.

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"…are moving."

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A pause.

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"Now…"

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"…let them collide."

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