My Daughter Was Badly Hurt Protecting a Stranger — the Powerful Families Behind It Assumed Their Names Made Them Untouchable

Real justice.

In the light.

If anyone comes expecting anything else, tell them to stay home.”

Julian was quiet for a moment.

Then, and I could hear the respect in it, he said: “Understood, sir.

Not the Phantom.” A breath.

“Just a father.” And then, softly, the old words, carrying two decades across the line: “Task Force Vanguard awaits your orders.”

Chapter 9 — They Came