Chapter 78: Striking the Heart

The conference room was silent as the team finished reviewing the final details of the mission. The red dots on the map representing Meridian’s financial assets blinked ominously on the screen, a reminder of how deeply entrenched the organization was. Even with Project Eclipse dismantled, Meridian’s influence remained powerful, and their financial resources were the lifeblood of their operations. Ava stood at the head of the table, her gaze sweeping across the team. Every face around her was etched with determination, but the gravity of the mission ahead weighed heavily on all of them. This was the next big move—hitting Meridian where it hurt most: their money. “Here’s the plan,” Ava began, her voice steady despite the tension in the room. “We’re splitting into three teams. Each team will take down one of Meridian’s key financial hubs. We’ll hit them simultaneously, cut off their resources, and cripple their ability to recover.” Jess stepped forward, tapping on her tablet to pull up