Chapter 90: The Offensive Begins

The atmosphere inside the command center was tense as the team gathered around the tactical display. Jess had pieced together the fragmented intel from the port and their previous operations, creating a complex map of Meridian’s network. The web of connections stretched across continents, with key nodes in major cities and hidden facilities scattered throughout remote regions. It was the kind of operation that had taken years—maybe decades—to build, and now, it was on the verge of something catastrophic. Ava stood at the head of the table, her eyes scanning the map as she tried to make sense of the information. Meridian’s reach was extensive, but there were weak points where the organization’s supply chain and communications could be disrupted. They had to hit those points hard, and they had to do it now. “We’re running out of time,” Ava said, her voice firm but laced with tension. “Meridian is planning something big, and we need to act before they can put it into motion. Jess, what’