CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE; The Mediterranean Citadel

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A golden, dust-motes-dappled dawn broke over the ancient stone cliffs of Capri, spilling light across the glassy, cobalt expanse of the Tyrrhenian Sea. High above the sheer precipices that tumbled down toward hidden sea caves, the crisp Mediterranean breeze carried the sharp scents of wild rosemary, crushed pine needles, and salt spray, whispering through the lemon groves of Villa Bellissima. Perched atop a private limestone crag with an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the Faraglioni rock formations sat Nemesis Capital’s Southern European Operational Citadel. Constructed from hand-carved white travertine, pale teak wood, and floor-to-ceiling glass, the estate functioned as the primary high-security settlement node for Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean trade basins. Her

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