"Network operations have been mapped," Viktor reported during a strategy session at the safe house. "Five major centers: New York, Paris, Geneva, Prague, and Dubai. Dmitri's teams are positioning now."
"Timing is critical," Marcus said, studying the operational timeline. "Hit the network the night before the final court hearing. James will be focused on preparing his legal defense and celebrating his expected victory. He won't see the network attack coming until it's too late."
"And after we destroy his infrastructure?" Aria asked.
"Then James becomes desperate and vulnerable," Marcus said. "Desperate men make public mistakes. That's when we move on him directly."
Dmitri had been coordinating with dozens of contacts across multiple countries, and former network operatives, victims seeking revenge, and investigators who'd been tracking the organization for years, all volunteered to participate in the simultaneous strikes.
