CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FOUR – RED TAPE

Over the next few days, Cassie threw herself into planning. She covered one wall of the apartment with maps, photos, and notes, creating a web of information on Karl's operations. Jack's intel proved invaluable, providing her with details on security protocols, guard rotations, and potential weak points. As she worked, Cassie's phone buzzed with a text from Jack: "Job's on for tomorrow night. Be ready." Her stomach churned with anxiety, but she pushed it aside. This was her chance to prove herself to Jack, to get the final pieces of information she needed. The next evening, Cassie found herself crouched behind a dumpster in a seedy part of town. Jack's voice crackled through her earpiece. "Target's approaching. Remember, in and out. Don't engage unless absolutely necessary." Cassie's enhanced senses picked up the sound of footsteps approaching. She held her breath as a man in a suit walked past, carrying a briefcase. This was her mark. With lightning speed, Cassie darted out from