Becoming A Tech Tycoon Begins With Regression novel Chapter 233

"Breaking News"

The familiar red banner flooded screens across the world as news anchors abruptly cut into scheduled programming.

"an outbreak of an unknown disease has been confirmed in Switzerland, with initial cases reported in Geneva late last night."

Behind the anchor, footage rolled of cordoned-off private clinics, black sedans lining hospital entrances, and heavily blurred faces being escorted by security.

"According to preliminary reports," the anchor continued, voice tight, "the illness appears to progress rapidly, beginning with acute fatigue and neurological disorientation before escalating into cardiovascular instability."

"What's alarming," she added, "is that the outbreak appears to be disproportionately affecting individuals in high-ranking or influential positions."

The feed switched to a correspondent standing outside a modern medical complex.

"Authorities have not confirmed whether this is a targeted event," the reporter said, "but sources indicate that over sixty percent of the infected are members of international boards, policy councils, or private strategic committees."

"As of now," he continued, "travel hubs across Europe have been placed on heightened alert. Several cases have already been identified in London, Frankfurt, and Dubai, suggesting the disease may spread silently before symptoms fully manifest."

Back in the studio, the anchor nodded grimly.

"In response to the crisis," she said, "Caldwell Hospital has issued a public statement."

The screen switched again showing a composed doctor Gabriel standing before a backdrop bearing two logos.

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"Caldwell Hospital," Gabriel said steadily, "working alongside OmniMed, has begun accelerated research into this pathogen."

She paused, then continued.

"Our progress is made possible through real-time biometric and health-pattern data collected by VitaBand, a globally distributed health-monitoring system."

Comments flooded across social media feeds instantly.

"Using anonymized data," Gabriel clarified, "we've been able to map the disease's progression far faster than traditional reporting methods would allow."

"We are confident," he added, "that a viable treatment protocol is already in development."

The anchor returned to the screen, with a serious expression.

"Caldwell Hospital assures the public that an initial treatment framework may be announced within days."

The banner at the bottom of the screen changed.

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***

[Washington D.C., Early Morning]

The West Wing was unnaturally quiet, quieter than it usually was.

Even the air felt heavy at this moment.

Inside the Presidential Residence, the lights were still dim.

President Barack Obama sat at the edge of his bed, elbows resting on his knees, palms pressed together.

His breathing was steady, but his vision wasn't.

For just a moment, the room tilted but that quickly passed, a fact which scared him quite a bit.

"Again?" Michelle asked softly from behind him.

Obama didn't turn immediately. "Just… lightheadedness," he said, choosing the words carefully. "Probably exhaustion."

It was the same line the physician had used an hour earlier.

Probably.

Dr. Lawrence had been sworn to silence before he even stepped through the gates.

Secret Service agents now stood outside the room, not with their usual relaxed alertness, but rigid, listening for any sign that something was wrong.

The President of the United States could not be sick.

Not officially.

In a secure medical room beneath the White House, biometric readings scrolled across a screen. Heart rate, neural activity, blood oxygen levels, all nominal, except for a single column highlighted in amber.

Neurological irregularity.

"Matches the Swiss cases," the doctor said quietly, eyes fixed on the data. "Early-stage presentation."

The Chief of Staff's jaw tightened. "Say that again."

The doctor hesitated. "The Geneva outbreak. The symptom pattern is identical."

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