The Palace had never felt so dangerous.
Within minutes of Sebastian's order, security teams began searching every corridor, office, and restricted entrance.
Nobody was allowed to leave without verification.
Nobody was allowed to enter without authorization.
Yet the Presidential Secretary remained missing.
Daniel stood beside Sebastian, listening to updates through his earpiece.
"Nothing from the north entrance."
Another pause.
"Check the underground parking."
He ended the call and turned toward the President. "His protection detail insists they received a reassignment order."
"From whom?"
"Your office."
Sebastian's expression hardened.
"Again?"
Daniel nodded.
"Apparently, the Secretary was instructed to attend an urgent meeting outside the Palace. His guards were told to remain behind."
Elena looked up from her tablet.
"Where was this meeting supposed to take place?"
Daniel hesitated.
"That's the problem. No location was provided."
Sophia stared at him.
