olated house surrounded by forests and vast fields. They had hoped that this tranqu

leaning against his car in the darkness. His heart pounding, he immediately recognized Victor. H

appear calm and unwavering. Victor looked at him wi

ng time," Victor said in

nse, ready for any eventuality. "What

playing on his lips. "I just wanted to chat.

m, but he kept his calm. "We have nothin

ht. "Ah, Marc, always so direct. But I think you don't understand th

ssness mingling with rage. "I don't owe

e me a lot. You see, I have a deal to offer you. You help me in a little matter, and in exchange, I keep y

own his spine. "What kind of d

th a predatory smile. "Just a little criminal activity. A theft, actuall

ck, horrified. "I w

refuse, I might feel obligated to pay Julie a quick visit. I'm sure y

he knew he had to keep his cool. "I will find a way

time is of the essence. Think carefully about my proposal." With that, he turned

mposure. He knew he had to act quickly. He couldn't allow Victor to t

ner. She looked up and smiled when she saw him

Yes, just a little tra

arching. "Nothing special. But you seem w

her, but he couldn't leave her in complete ignora

visibly worried

ied, avoiding her g

er voice trembling.

sure her. "He's trying to blackmail me, b

her. "We must stick together, Marc.

t yet. She shouldn't have been involved in this dark part of her past. He spent

He met a former colleague, a computer security expert named Lucas. Together, they d

sipping his coffee. "You have to be caref

leave Julie in danger. I have to find

we can collect evidence of his criminal activ

replied. "If he is arrested

our best option. I'll start looking for information

knew the plan was risky, but it was their best chance. He spent the next

d another message slipped under the door. "Ti

. He knew he had to act quickly. He spent the night working

ouse on the outskirts of town. He had informed Lucas of his intentio

sdainfully. "So, Marc, hav

I thought about it. But before goi

ows, intrigued. "Guaran

rc replied, trying to gain time. "I don't want to be

I'll tell you everything. But remember, if you

lans for the heist, revealing crucial information that Lucas could use

tomorrow," Victor sa

e had to prepare for the next step in their plan. Julie gree

it go?" s

ose to him. "It went well. We have a plan

unwavering. "I trust you. We w

nd protect their future. The days ahead would be crucial, and every decision, every action would count. But for