The Return of the Hades

Kaida

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"So, the infamous Darien French finally steps into the light," Gangatsu mused aloud, his voice now calm but laced with dark anticipation. "This may actually simplify matters. Timothy, you may have inadvertently done me a favor. But listen closely, don’t breathe a word of this to anyone. If I find out you have, it’ll be the last mistake you ever make."

Timothy’s voice was barely audible as he replied, "Yes, sir. I understand. I won’t say a thing."

"Good. Keep it that way," Gangatsu said before abruptly ending the call.

As the line went dead, Timothy stood frozen, his heart racing. He was both terrified and relieved, unsure if he had just averted disaster or if he had stepped further into it. He glanced around his small, cluttered office, filled with reminders of a life spent walking on the edge of danger, and shuddered.

Meanwhile, Gangatsu stared at the now-silent phone, his mind already weaving new, more sinister plans for Darien French. The game, he decided, had just become much