It came three nights later.
Seven black SUVs pulled up outside his primary clinic.
Men in tactical gear surrounded the perimeter.
Lin Chen stepped onto the balcony, overlooking the street.
No panic. No hesitation.
A single call came through the secure line.
"Doctor Lin, this is your last warning. Stop operations immediately, or we intervene."
He replied evenly,
"You've already intervened. The question now is whether you can handle the consequences."
The consortium had underestimated him.
In the lobby, Dr. Hart whispered,
"They're fully armed. They'll try to storm in."
Lin Chen's eyes scanned the room.
[System Log: Defensive Measures — Activated.]
[Authority Field: Engaged.]
Doors locked automatically.
Internal security systems took over.
Live feeds streamed to multiple independent nodes across the city.
If they tried to force their way in, the world would see every move.
The SUVs stayed outside, engines humming.
The message was clear:
"I am untouchable. And everyone watching knows it."
Lin Chen's voice was calm, almost indifferent:
"Then let's begin."