Steve always felt he was the one at a disadvantage in his dealings with Ren He, a sentiment that arose without warning and yet was something Steve highly identified with.
In the end, it was because Ren He had leverage over him, and even though the money he made was enough for his retirement, it was all for things he was rather reluctant to do.
If his initial plan to get rid of Ren He had failed, Steve too would have had to flee for his life and certainly wouldn't be as relaxed as he was now.
The US government would never tolerate a suspected traitor and former CIA member.
That was why Steve really didn't want to answer the phone. He let the first call go until the ringing stopped, not picking it up. However, Ren He didn't call a second time. Ordinary people might think the trouble had passed, but as Steve looked at the silent phone, it felt like he was experiencing a soundless mockery...
