The message on Ral's phone cast a shadow over what should have been their moment of victory. Vincent was alive but captive, and Marcus's network was making one final desperate play to reclaim their leverage. One hour to decide between saving his closest friend or protecting the evidence that could bring down an empire of corruption.
Louis read the message over his shoulder and immediately understood the trap. "You cannot go alone. That is exactly what they want."
"I know," Ral said quietly, watching European security forces secure Marcus in the medical helicopter. "But if I do not go, Vincent dies. If I go with backup, Vincent dies. Either way, I lose the man who saved my life."
Tony Martinez was already working his tablet, trying to trace the message's origin. "Boss, this could be a bl
