Location: Dominic's Mansion – Angie's Shaken Decision
Time: 11:45 PM
Angie stood alone in Dominic's study.
The city skyline outside was calm, but her mind was far from it.
Papers were neatly arranged on the desk in front of her:
Military contracts
Political donations
PMC deployment plans
She ran her fingers across the documents.
If she handed these over, Vincent's team could finally bring Dominic down.
But—
Her hand hesitated.
"Is this really the right thing to do?"
Dominic's words echoed in her head:
"Angie, you were always the pragmatic one." "This fight is meaningless. In the end, money wins."
She muttered to herself:
"Just steal the money and vanish."
That was always her way.
Whether Dominic fell or Vincent won—it didn't matter.
Wars always end with someone else's victory, but with money, survival is guaranteed.
So what's the most realistic move?
Angie began placing the documents into a small bag. "With this, I can survive anywhere."
She zipped the bag shut.
But her fingers trembled ever so slightly.
Just then—
"Surveillance system operational."
Angie looked up slowly.
The wall-mounted camera rotated toward her.
...Dominic was watching.
Location: Harrison City – Aidan & Feynman's Intel Gathering
Time: 2:30 AM
"Hey, take a look at this."
Feynman pointed to the monitor.
Aidan peered over his laptop and frowned.
Dominic's political backer records
Illicit military contracts
Weapon transactions via PMC
Aidan let out a dry laugh.
"Damn. This isn't intel, it's a bomb."
Feynman folded his arms. "If we release this, Dominic will lose his grip on the political sector."
But Aidan's expression turned cautious. "...Doesn't this feel too easy?"
"What do you mean?"
"Dominic wouldn't leave something like this lying around."
Feynman rubbed his chin.
"So you're saying this could be bait."
"Exactly. If we act too quickly, we might trigger a counterattack."
Aidan folded his arms, deep in thought. "Alright. Let's figure out a real finishing blow."
Location: PMC Network – Vincent's Search
Time: 3:15 AM
Vincent scrolled through the PMC database, recalling names from his past.
Not every PMC bowed to Dominic's money.
Some had quietly grown disillusioned with his methods.
He searched a name:
"Jacob Sterling"
Former PMC team leader, now running independent operations
Had past dealings with Dominic but no recent contact
Known to be discreet and autonomous
Vincent thought for a moment.
"If I can bring him in..."
He started composing a message.
Location: New York – Attack on Dominic's Shell Companies
Time: 4:10 AM
Vincent and Feynman launched an assault on Dominic's paper companies.
Exposed parts of the money trail via anonymous leaks
Sowed division within the corporations to erode Dominic's control
Alerted media and financial authorities to the irregularities
Feynman typed furiously.
"If this works, even his rivals will start turning on him."
Vincent replied briefly:
"That's the point."
Location: Dominic's Mansion – Dominic's Move
Time: 5:30 AM
Adjusting his tie, Dominic spoke to his assistant: "I'm moving personally now."
He entered his car, contacting both the police chief and the district attorney. It was time for political pressure.
Series of meetings with mayor, DA, and police chief
Adjustments to PMC deployment and security strategy
Launching a full-scale initiative to erase "Vincent Kang"
Location: Angie's Room – Watched Decision
Time: 6:00 AM
Angie sat on her bed, staring at her hands. In the corner of the room, a tiny camera quietly blinked.
Dominic didn't trust her fully. She was likely already flagged as a potential traitor. But for now, she hadn't been cast aside.
She took a deep breath.
Now it was time to choose:
Send Dominic's intel to Vincent.
Swear loyalty to Dominic and become a true traitor.
Walk the line and guarantee her own survival until the end.
She picked up her phone and sent an encrypted message to Feynman:
"Rumor says the wind's picking up today."
Feynman replied shortly:
"Let's just hope we know where it's blowing."
Angie closed her phone.
Her eyes were unsteady.
"Am I the traitor... or just playing one?"
Even she didn't know the answer.
***
In the Midst of the Siege
Location: Outskirts of New York – Vincent's Temporary HideoutTime: 8:30 PM
Feynman sighed deeply as he tapped away on his laptop. The monitor was filled with data analyzing Dominique's movements.
"Dominique won't let us off the hook." He whistled briefly and pointed at the screen.
Dominique now saw Vincent not just as a nuisance but as a threat that had to be eliminated.
PMC operatives were deployed more densely than before.
Helicopters and drones were actively tracking Vincent's team's movements.
Aiden crossed his arms and said, "So, our usual methods won't get us out this time."
Feynman zoomed in on the screen and added, "Roads are blocked, helicopters are monitoring from above, and PMC operatives are stationed throughout the streets."
Vehicle movement: impossible – surveillance systems active.
Helicopter surveillance: operational – aerial detection likely.
On-foot escape: impossible – PMC operatives monitoring every street.
Aiden exhaled shortly. "So, how do we get out?"
Vincent tapped the table and said briefly, "If we can't go below or use the roads... we go up."
Everyone looked puzzled. Gabriel furrowed his brows. "Up?"
Location: Dominique's Headquarters – Infiltration PlanTime: 1:00 AM
Objective: Access Dominique's data servers to secure records of illegal military contracts and financial flows.
Evade PMC forces and escape.
Use an unpredictable escape route to avoid tracking.
Vincent spread out blueprints on the table. "We'll escape through an unexpected route."
He specified the target:
Escape Plan: Aerial escape.
Target Building: Dominique's headquarters in downtown Harrison City.
Escape Method: Wingsuit jump from the rooftop, gliding across the city to escape.
Reason: Dominique is likely anticipating vehicle-based escapes; aerial escape is less expected.
Risks: If helicopters respond quickly, aerial pursuit is possible
Gabriel looked incredulous. "Has anyone here done this before?"
The driving expert smiled nonchalantly. "I have."
Everyone turned to him.
"I'm not just fast with cars; I've learned various escape methods. Wingsuits? Used them a few times. One wrong move, and you're dead."
Aiden sighed. "This is completely insane."
Vincent nodded. "But it's the most unpredictable escape method we have."
Location: Dominique's Headquarters – Infiltration & Hacking DuelTime: 1:30 AM
Vincent and his team cautiously moved inside the building. Feynman opened his laptop and accessed Dominique's server.
"Connecting... but something's off."
Security was unexpectedly lax.
Alarm systems were unusually slow.
Vincent instinctively sensed something was wrong. "This isn't a coincidence."
At that moment—
[Intrusion detected! All exits sealed!]
PMC operatives began to converge. Feynman exclaimed in panic, "Damn, they anticipated our move!"
Location: Dominique's Headquarters – Emily's InterventionTime: 1:45 AM
As PMC forces approached, a battle ensued. Emily took control of the system, managing elevators and security systems.
Her voice echoed through the speakers. "You think I'll let you go up?"
[Elevator systems disabled]
[Security doors locked]
Feynman gritted his teeth. "Damn it..."
As he tried to operate his laptop, a bullet shattered it into pieces.
They were doomed.
Everyone froze. They needed to reach the rooftop, but the access systems were blocked.
Aiden looked despairingly. "It's over..."
At that moment—
Feynman smirked and pulled out AR glasses from his pocket. "That's why I always have a plan B."
He put on the glasses and moved his fingers. A digital interface appeared before his eyes, and the hacking resumed.
[Security doors unlocked]
Vincent raised his gun to hold off the PMC forces. "Alright, let's go!"
They headed to the rooftop. The PMC seemed to be herding them into the narrow rooftop space.
Location: Dominique's Headquarters Rooftop – Wingsuit JumpTime: 2:10 AM
The sound of helicopters grew louder as PMC forces surrounded the rooftop. Dominique's voice came through the radio.
"It's over, Vincent."
Vincent: "We anticipated this situation." He smiled as he unfolded a wingsuit from his back.
PMC operatives were caught off guard!
Gabriel: "This is truly insane!"
Aiden: "You're actually going through with this?!"
Vincent: "No choice. We're all going together."
Feynman: "No, I'm not doing this! This is absurd!!"
At that moment, Vincent forcibly pushed Feynman off!
As Feynman screamed mid-air, his automatic wingsuit deployed!
The other team members jumped in succession!
Dominique: "Damn it, stop them!!!"
PMC snipers began firing!
Bang. Bang.
Bullets whizzed past the wingsuits, and Feynman's face turned pale.
Vincent steadied the panicking Feynman mid-air to ensure safety.
"Get a grip, Feynman."
Vincent