The night grew quieter. But the tension inside the mansion only deepened. No one moved. No one spoke. Because everyone understood one thing. This was no longer a game they could control. Linh stood by the window, her phone still in her hand. The call had ended. But the voice remained. Cold. Calm. Certain. “They’re targeting everyone around me.” Her own words echoed in the silence. Behind her, Nguyen Khang did not leave. For once, he did not keep his distance. “What’s the location?” he asked. Direct. No hesitation. Linh did not turn. “They didn’t give one.” A pause. “They don’t need to.” Khang frowned slightly. “What does that mean?” Linh finally looked at him. “They want me to look for them.” Silence followed. Heavy. Uncomfortable. Khang’s eyes darkened. “And

