Chapter 236

Gerald stepped out into the cold night, the weight of the meeting pressing on his shoulders. The street was quiet, save for the distant hum of traffic and the occasional shuffle of footsteps behind him. He glanced over his shoulder, half-expecting to see one of the shadowy figures from the meeting, but the street was empty. Still, the sense of being watched lingered.

As he made his way back to his car, his mind replayed the events of the evening. The leader's voice echoed in his head, smooth and commanding: *“You’ve proven your commitment.”* But had he? Gerald wasn’t sure. The whole ordeal felt like a twisted game, one where the players knew the rules, but he was left guessing.

Sliding into the driver’s seat, Gerald took a deep breath and gripped the steering wheel tightly. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, the adrenaline from the meeting still coursing through his veins. The pin—the small token of allegiance—sat in his pocket, its weight far heavier than it appeared. Thi
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