Davin’s phone buzzed on the passenger seat as Helen drove through the quiet streets on their way back to the hospital. He lowered his eyes into the screen, and it displayed an unknown number. With a slow swipe, he answered the call."Hello?"A smooth, authoritative voice greeted him. “Davin, I presume?”“Who’s calling?” Davin’s tone was steady, revealing nothing of his inner thoughts.“My name is Nicholas,” the caller said, his voice calm and deep.“I would like to invite you for a formal deal." He said. " Why not meet me at the Sterling Hotel tonight?"Davin pondered for a moment, his mind racing, "What meeting exactly?" He asked. "I thought you're a man, a business man shouldn't be asking what meeting it is, as far as it is promising!" Nicholas yelled.Davin chuckled, his voice echoing from the other side of the phone, "That's interesting… you'll see me, then." He said. Nicholas clapped, "Now you're talking …Come alone.” he snarled and ended the call. Before Davin could respond, t
Davin’s decision to surrender was a calculated move. He knew his strength and skill would allow him to overpower the men if necessary, but for now, he needed to gather crucial information. With a steely resolve, he allowed himself to be subdued, keeping his thoughts focused on the task at hand.The four masked men dragged him down a narrow corridor. Davin’s mind raced, assessing every detail of their surroundings. He needed to stay up to extract as much information as possible and plan his next move. His composure remained intact despite the rough handling.They arrived at a small, stark room where Nicholas awaited, his smirk betraying his self-satisfaction. Nicholas stood with a glass of wine in hand, his eyes gleaming with mockery.“Davin,” Nicholas greeted, his voice laced with contempt. “I see you’ve chosen to join us. I didn’t think you’d give in so easily.”Davin met Nicholas’s gaze with an unflinching stare. “What is this all about?”Nicholas’s smile widened as he poured wine
Dust and smoke choked the air as the tremors from the explosion subsided. Davin sprinted through the narrow corridor, his heart pounding in sync with the chaotic noises echoing from every direction. He glanced back only once to see Nicholas struggling against his grip. The panicked fear on Nicholas’s face was almost satisfying, but Davin knew better than to let his guard down.The emergency exit door loomed ahead. Davin reached it, yanking it open to reveal a dark, spiraling staircase leading down. He bolted down the stairs, the sound of his footsteps reverberating off the metal walls. Each step was a race against time and chaos, his thoughts racing faster than his legs could carry him. He could hear the muffled sounds of gunfire and shouting from above, the battle still raging fiercely.At the bottom of the stairs, Davin burst into a dimly lit basement. The room was cluttered with old crates, barrels, and discarded machinery. He took a moment to catch his breath, scanning the space f
The morning sun cast a dim light over the wreckage of the building. Davin and Helen’s team moved tactically, clearing debris and ensuring the area was secure. Despite their success, an undercurrent of tension lingered in the air. Nicholas’s capture was a victory, but it felt incomplete a temporary respite in a larger, unresolved conflict.As they prepared to transport Nicholas, Helen pulled Davin aside. Her face was set in a determined expression, her eyes reflecting both fatigue and resolve.“We need to debrief and plan our next steps,” Helen said, her voice low but firm. “Nicholas might be in custody, but we still don’t know the full extent of his operation or his network.”Davin nodded, his thoughts already racing through the implications. “I agree. We need to gather intelligence and assess the threat. If Nicholas has allies or resources, they could pose a significant danger.”Helen’s gaze softened slightly. “You’ve been through a lot. Let’s get Nicholas secured and then we’ll foc
The aftermath of the attack left the facility in chaos. Helen and Davin, though shaken, focused on damage control. The once cold interrogation room was now a battleground, littered with debris. The air was thick with the acrid scent of smoke, mingled with the sharp smell of blood and sweat.Helen paced the room, her mind racing through the implications of the breach.“We need to secure this facility and make sure there are no more infiltrators. I want a full sweep of the area, and I want it done today.”Davin, his shirt smeared with stain from the battle, nodded. “I’ll assist in coordinating with Carter and his men. We need to assess the damage and ensure that Nicholas remains secure.”As they moved through the facility, it became evident just how close the situation had come to spiralling out of control. The security breach had exposed several vulnerabilities, and the firefight had left many rooms in disarray. Despite their best efforts, the attack had demonstrated the sophisticati
The morning after the attack, the atmosphere in the facility had settled. Helen and Davin’s team worked relentlessly, coordinating with external agencies and preparing for their next critical move. She has always been on her husband's side. The information extracted from Nicholas had provided a crucial lead, but it was clear that the path to dismantling the network would be anything but straightforward.Helen stood by a large map of the city spread out on a conference table, her fingers tracing various locations and routes. Davin entered the room, his expression serious as he carried a folder of intelligence reports.“Any updates?” Helen asked without looking up.Davin set the folder down beside her. “Carter’s team has managed to make some headway. They’ve identified a few possible locations that might be connected to Nicholas’s network. One of them is a warehouse on the outskirts of town. It fits the profile of a safe house.”Helen glanced at the map and nodded. “We need to priorit
The morning after the attack, the atmosphere in the facility had settled. Helen and Davin’s team worked relentlessly, coordinating with external agencies and preparing for their next critical move. She has always been on her husband's side. The information extracted from Nicholas had provided a crucial lead, but it was clear that the path to dismantling the network would be anything but straightforward.Helen stood by a large map of the city spread out on a conference table, her fingers tracing various locations and routes. Davin entered the room, his expression serious as he carried a folder of intelligence reports.“Any updates?” Helen asked without looking up.Davin set the folder down beside her. “Carter’s team has managed to make some headway. They’ve identified a few possible locations that might be connected to Nicholas’s network. One of them is a warehouse on the outskirts of town. It fits the profile of a safe house.”Helen glanced at the map and nodded. “We need to priorit
Two weeks after the demolition of Paulus Company, Helen and Davin faced a new adversary: the Sheridan Group, a powerful conglomerate whose dark dealings had only become more entrenched with time.Davin had witnessed the destruction wrought by the network’s designs, but the Sheridan Group represented a different kind of threat for his companies. The conglomerate's vast empire of influence spanned finance, technology, and infrastructure, providing fertile ground for corruption at its highest levels.In their temporary operations center, the walls were lined with maps, financial records, and intelligence reports. Helen was at her desk, her eyes scanning over the latest findings, while Davin joined her, carrying a stack of new intelligence briefs. Helen focused as she sifted through a pile of documents, her fingers drumming against the wooden table.Davin set the briefs down with a deep sigh. “We’re making progress, but it's slow. The Sheridan Group has infiltrated every corner of this