The Crimson Hiers

roared louder. Like a pack of wolves closing in on their prey, the sound of

g a tight hold on Lena'

ed, staring at the hard drive that

Time is of the essence. If we li

his is the only chance we have to do i

ce. He nodded after clenching his jaw. "

a backup drive, her fingers fluttering over the keyboard. As the p

doors and boots crunching on gravel outside. Gabrie

ed and will not hesitate t

done." She gripped the drive fiercely as she j

first bullet, which reverberat

grabbed her once again and dra

dows. Gabriel moved swiftly and methodically as he guided Lena through the

o stop?" Lena gasped a

both dead," Gabr

e street they came upon. Another round of gunshots e

ew by Lena's ear as

bered inside. The tires screeched as Gabriel press

y the buzz of the motor and Lena's labored breathing. Gabriel's para

they followed us

l stated. "How long will it take

ckup drive. "This driv

. "However, we must first reorganize

oughts whirling. "

ed in her dir

ion," Lena said, sounding a little shocked. He was aware of th

If it is true, you are dealing with a mole who has

er confidant and collaborator. Her trust had been exploited ag

up in a tiny, musty room with peeling wallpaper and a solitary fl

he flimsy table, Gabriel sat n

doing?" Gabr

il and declared, "I am

anything if he is collaborating with them. Even w

ped a message to Raj,

RGENT: We

t together and talk about this in person. You wil

en

ern as he replied, "L

dmitting, "Maybe." "

e will meet on my terms if he consents. In a publ

hour, Raj

: URGENT: W

believe you have discovered. Let us have a conversation at the form

aj

ricted as she read

," Gabriel decl

ave sentimental attachments to that location. If

le like him do not care about sentiment. Everything he doe

ed at the TV.

Then I will accompany you

evident. The building was empty, with graffiti all over the walls and grimy windows. Lena

uneasily. He smiled when he s

d murmured, "Lena." "Wha

arms. "You are fully aware of its pur

You are completely mistaken, Lena.

he repeated. "By betraying me to th

nths ago, they came up to me. They were fully aware of you and Inn

s rage. "You had the option to approach m

us both." I managed to keep them at

time for?"

armed guys rushed in be

as he emerged from the darkn

red at the intruders with practiced accuracy

but he was gone when sh

ing away as the dust settled. Grim-fac

tinued. "Getting you out in the

fell. "No,

ecording device that was blinking

ded," he claimed. "Probably

he lifted the gadget. She

nd he deceived you." "You

ists. "It is okay if Raj wishes to play for th

t us ensure that they feel b

Raj that is already making the rounds on the internet. By using the video as a weapon,