Chapter 164: An Elaborate Distraction

Gen and Natalia crouched behind a dense thicket of bushes, their eyes trained on the imposing Blackthorne mansion.

The night was still, the silence only broken by the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant hum of the city.

From their hidden vantage point, they could clearly see the contingent of security guards patrolling the grounds.

The guards were well-armed and alert, their movements sure and disciplined.

Floodlights swept across the manicured lawns, illuminating the high-tech security measures that protected the mansion.

Cameras were strategically placed, covering every possible angle, and the tall iron gates were reinforced with what looked like tattoo created steel that shimmered faintly under the moonlight.

Gen studied the scene intently, her sharp eyes taking in every detail. "They've really upped their game," she muttered, her voice barely above a whisper.