The Wellington Mansion – Command Room
"Your parents are safe," Marcus repeated, with a calm voice as he turned to face Marina. The room was silent, except the sound of the computers beeping.
Marina's hands trembled as she clutched the edge of a table that was fixed for the sole purpose of meetings. "What do you mean they were targeted? Can you explain what exactly happened?"
Marcus paused for awhile, he wasn't sure if the news was going to break her. He clicked on the computer screen and immediately the security feed from her parents' residence came up.
The screen displayed the aftermath—broken windows, overturned furniture, and security guards restraining two masked intruders.
"They breached the property perimeter last night," Marcus explained. "Fortunately, your parents' security team responded swiftly and controlled the threat."
"Controlled?" Marina's voice cracked as she thought about what the word meant.
