going to let you use me for your own gain." Marcus smiled again. "Oh, I think you will," he said. "You see, Ashley, you're not just any ordinary person. You're a very spe

hel in surprise. Who was this woman, and why was she sticking up for her? "Who are you?" Ashley asked, her voice curious. Rachel smiled. "My name is Rachel," she said. "I used to work for The Syndicate, but I quit when I realized what they were really doing. I've been working to take them down from the inside ever since." Ashley's eyes widened in surprise. She had never expected to find an ally like Rachel. "Thank you," Ashley said, her voice sincere. "I owe you one." Rachel smiled. "You don't owe me anything," she said. "I'm just glad I could help. Now, let's get out of here and start planning our next move." Ashley nodded, feeling a sense of hope. With Rachel's help, she might actually be able to take down The Syndicate and escape their clutches. As they walked out of the office, Ashley couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Rachel. She had saved her from Marcus and The Syndicate, and she had given her a new sense of hope. "Thank you again," Ashley said, as they walked down the hallway. Rachel smiled. "You're welcome," she said. "Now, let's get to work. We have a lot to do if we're going to take down The Syndicate." Ashley nodded, feeling a sense of determination. She was ready to fight, and she was