386 Darwin's pulse quickened. He knew he had to be careful. "Look, Rick, I'm not looking for trouble. Just here for a drink. If I’m in the wrong place, I'll leave." Rick's scowl deepened. "I don't think it's that simple, Darwin. See, people here, they don't like strangers. And you, you scream 'str
387 "Yes," Lena said. "Darwin, this is Luke, Luke, Axel." Luke extended a hand, his grip firm. "Nice to meet you, Axel." "Likewise," Darwin said, shaking his hand. "What's your role in all this?" "I'm the muscle," Luke said simply. "Lena and I go way back. When she told me about Blackwood, I cou
388 They carefully retraced their steps, exiting the warehouse and disappearing into the night. Darwin felt a mix of relief and anticipation. They had the information they needed. Now, they just had to use it wisely. Back at a safe place, they gathered around a table, laying out their plan. "We ne
389 Darwin glanced at Lena and Luke, nodding. “Let’s get to that second warehouse. If Eddie’s telling the truth, we can finish this tonight.” Lena and Luke exchanged a look, then nodded in agreement. Eddie stood by, shifting nervously. He looked like he was ready to bolt at any moment. “Alright,
390 As Darwin drove through the dimly lit streets, his mind buzzed with the weight of their mission. The tension in the car was palpable, a thick, silent pressure that weighed on them all. Eddie’s directions were clear, but the risk was immense. Every second felt like a ticking time bomb, ready to
391 He found a small office, its door slightly ajar. Inside, a flickering computer monitor cast a pale glow. Darwin slipped inside, closing the door quietly behind him. He quickly pulled out his phone, typing a message to James. *James, Lena and Luke are working for Blackwood. They’re here with me
392 Darwin’s pulse pounded in his ears as he looked down at the unconscious Luke and the wounded Lena. James moved with practiced efficiency, securing Lena with zip ties and double-checking Luke’s bindings. Darwin’s mind raced, already planning their next steps. “We need to move quickly,” James sa
393 “Alright,” Darwin whispered. “Eddie, where’s Blackwood’s office?” Eddie pointed to a staircase at the far end of the room. “Up there. But it’s heavily guarded. We’ll need to be careful.” James nodded. “Let’s move.” They ascended the stairs quietly, every creak making Darwin’s heart race. At