Chapter 10: The Serpent's Truth

In shock and rage, Jake couldn't believe what had just happened. He lunged at Agent Hans, fueled by anger and grief, but the armed men quickly subdued him, overpowering him with ease.

"You heartless traitor!" Jake's words cut through the air, sharp as a blade, as he struggled relentlessly against their hold. The bitterness in his voice was like a bitter taste left by betrayal, permeating the atmosphere.

Agent Hans chuckled smugly, reveling in his betrayal. "Calm down, Jake. It's just business. You were never worth that kind of money to me."

The Chinese man in the suit, who held Rachel's blood on his hands, stepped forward, his movements deliberate and calculated, like a chess grandmaster plotting his next move. His demeanor was a mask of icy detachment, concealing the ruthless agenda that lay beneath the surface.

"Your partner's death was unfortunate," he spoke with chilling precision, "but she was just a means to an end. We got what we wanted, and you're of no use to us anymore." The