206 The System Sudden Appearance

"No one is really calling huh?" Michael muttered under his breath as he worked through all of the things that needed his attention. Ever since the successful extraction of Dr. Villanueva, the kidnappers never called him again. As if they magically disappeared.

What's that, they suddenly lose interest and are no longer committed to stealing his technology. Or perhaps, the mission was compromised to the point continuing would risk too much for them. It was an unusual silence, one that Michael didn't trust. His thoughts were interrupted by a notification on his phone. 

Needing a break from the endless cycle of security reports and emails, he picked up the device and tapped on the YouTube app. A live news channel popped up at the top of his feed, broadcasting an urgent situation.