THE AMBUSH

The moment Greene’s men stepped out of the shadows, guns drawn, Philip knew they were in deep trouble. Barry, Clara, Cartar and Philip stood in a tight circle, their eyes moving around, trying to assess the situation. The tension was palpable, and Philip could feel his heart pounding in his chest.

“It was all a setup,” Clara whispered, her voice barely audible. “Greene played us.”

Philip cursed under his breath, realizing how perfectly Greene had orchestrated this ambush. They were outnumbered and outgunned, and the chances of making it out unscathed seemed slim. But there was no time for regret. They had to act fast.

As the men closed in, a sudden commotion erupted from behind them. The unmistakable sound of sirens filled the air, and Philip’s heart leapt with a mix of hope and fear. The FBI had arrived, just in time to turn the tide of the standoff.

“FBI! Drop your weapons!” a voice boomed through a megaphone, cutting through the tension like a knife.

For a split second, everything