The coordinates blinked rapidly on Yvonne’s screen Every second they stayed there, the decision grew heavier. Marcus was already shaking his head. “No,” he said. “We are not even debating this.” Adrian stepped closer. “You go there alone and you disappear,” he said. “That is their plan, that is what they want.” Yvonne did not look at either of them. Her eyes stayed on the screen . A desert and remote road Perfect. “They want me scared,” she said quietly. Marcus let out a sharp breath. “This is not about fear,” he said. “This is about math. You alone versus a network that poisons people for sport, the math is bad.” Yvonne finally lifted her head. “The boy dies if I do nothing,” she said. Silence filled the air. Lina sobbed quietly in the corner. Every word felt like a kn

