Kato's eyes glinted with a smirk, his voice calm yet laced with menace. "Keep working on the collar. If the scientists can't disable it in two days, let me know. I have… alternative methods. But make no mistake, the boy must stay alive. He's the key to bringing my queen to me."
The woman standing before him gave a deep bow, her movements precise and submissive. "Understood, Boss. We'll do just that." The guards present followed suit, bowing in unison before straightening once more.
Nearby, Jaden struggled futilely against the burly guards holding him in place. Tears streamed down his face as he cried out in desperation, his voice cracking with emotion. "Please let me go! I just want to find my sister! You're all bad guys!"
