CHAPTER TWELVEThe car sped through the streets, weaving in and out of traffic. Jim and Rachel were being chased by Victor's men, and they had to get away.As they turned a corner, Jim saw a small alleyway up ahead. "Turn here!" he shouted to the driver.The driver swerved into the alleyway, and Jim and Rachel held on tight. The car screeched to a halt, and Jim and Rachel jumped out."Where are we?" Jim asked the driver.The driver smiled. "You're safe now," he said. "This is a safe house. You'll be protected here."Jim's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. Who was this driver? And how did he know about the safe house?But before Jim could ask any questions, Rachel grabbed his arm. "Come on," she said. "We have to get inside."Jim nodded, and together they followed the driver into the safe house.As they entered the house, Jim saw that it was small and nondescript. But it was safe, and that's all that mattered.The driver led them to a small room in the back of the house. "

CHAPTER FOURTEENJim and Rachel crept through the shadows, trying to avoid detection. They had made it past the first guard, but they knew there would be more.As they turned a corner, Jim saw a group of Victor's men standing in front of them. They were armed and looked like they meant business.Jim's eyes locked onto Rachel's, and he saw a flash of determination in her eyes. They were going to take down Victor and his men, no matter what.With a surge of adrenaline, Jim charged forward, taking down the first guard with ease. Rachel followed close behind, taking down the second guard.The sound of gunfire echoed through the courtyard, and Jim knew they had to move fast. They were outnumbered, and they had to take down Victor's men before they were overwhelmed.As they fought their way through the courtyard, Jim saw Victor standing in front of him. He was smiling, and his eyes were gleaming with triumph."You'll never win," Victor sneered. "My men will take you down, and you'll never s