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Chapter 6 - Scarlet Hand Hunt II

"We lost him," Aaron shouted, frustration etched on his face. "That smoke bomb was a clever trick!""Can you locate their distance, Samantha?" Davon asked, his expression grim."Yes, but they're far gone now," Samantha replied, her eyes fixed on her computer screen. "We can't catch up to them in time.""Then let's regroup and come up with a new plan," Davon said, his mind racing.Back in the hideout, Samantha suddenly spoke up, "Guys, I've got something.""Is it a lead on the Scarlet Hand?" Davon asked, his eyes lighting up with hope."Yes," Samantha said, "and I also found out that the stranger isn't the biological father of the blonde-haired kid."Lena's eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know that?"Samantha explained, "I intercepted one of the Scarlet Hand's messages and saw some classified information. The child's mother had a secret affair with... (pausing for dramatic effect)... the President!"Davon's eyes nearly popped out. "What? That's huge!"Samantha continued, "Apparently, the mother was paid off to keep quiet about the affair, but when she got pregnant, she had to make the man responsible for the baby. That's where the Scarlet Hand comes in - they're using the child as leverage to negotiate with the President for freedom!"Lena's face lit up with understanding. "Ah, I see. So, the Scarlet Hand is playing a high-stakes game of politics and blackmail!"Davon's expression turned determined. "Well, we can't let them get away with it. We need to come up with a plan to rescue the child and expose the Scarlet Hand's scheme!"

The Puppeteer's voice was like ice as they spoke to the President over the phone. "We have your child, Mr. President. And if you want to see them again, you'll do exactly as we say."The President's heart raced as he tried to maintain his composure. "What do you want?""We want you to pass a bill that allows child trafficking," The Puppeteer replied, their voice devoid of emotion.The President was horrified. "I can never agree to that!""Ah, but you will," The Puppeteer said, their voice dripping with menace. "You see, we have evidence of your little secret. The one you've been hiding from the public eye. And if you don't comply, we'll make sure the world knows too."The President knew he was cornered. He had no choice but to agree to their demands. For now."Okay, okay... I'll do it," he said, trying to stall for time."Excellent choice, Mr. President," The Puppeteer said, their voice dripping with satisfaction. "We'll be in touch soon."

The President paced back and forth in the Oval Office, his mind racing with worry. "We have to get my child back," he said to Rachel, his associate.Rachel nodded in agreement. "I think we should bring in Davon and his team," she suggested. "They've got experience taking down crime bosses and might be able to help us."The President's eyes lit up with hope. "That's a great idea," he said. "Get them on the phone, now."Rachel quickly dialed Davon's number and handed the phone to the President."Davon, we need your help," the President said, his voice urgent. "The Scarlet Hand has kidnapped my child and is demanding a ransom. I need you to get them back."Davon's voice was firm on the other end of the line. "Don't worry, Mr. President. We'll get your child back. But we need to move fast."The President nodded, even though Davon couldn't see him. "I understand. Do whatever it takes."Davon hung up the phone and turned to his team. "Alright, guys. We've got a mission. The Scarlet Hand has kidnapped the President's child and we need to get them back."Samantha nodded, her fingers already flying across her keyboard. "I'm on it. I'll hack into the Scarlet Hand's systems and see what I can find."Aaron grinned. "And I'll get the car ready. We'll need to move fast."Lena nodded, her eyes serious. "Let's do this. We can't let the Scarlet Hand get away with this."The team nodded in agreement and sprang into action. They knew they had a tough mission ahead of them, but they were ready. They were a team, and together, they could take down anyone.

The fake document, expertly crafted with the President's fake seal, arrived in Davon's hands. He studied it carefully, his mind racing with the weight of the situation. How was he going to break the news to the unknown man that he wasn't the real father of the boy? The thought sent a pang of discomfort through his chest.But he had to push aside his doubts and focus on the task at hand. He was also preparing his mind for the rescue plan, thinking through every possible scenario. He and Lena would go in peacefully, armed with the fake documents, and locate the Puppeteer. They would ask for the child to be brought to them before handing over the documents.Meanwhile, Aaron would set up the getaway car, ready to swoop in and extract them at a moment's notice. Samantha would provide real-time updates, keeping them informed of any changes in the situation.The President had assured them of his support, offering the full force of his office to ensure their safety. Davon felt a sense of relief knowing they had the President's backing.With a deep breath, Davon gathered his team and outlined the plan. "Alright, let's review. Lena and I will go in with the documents, locate the Puppeteer, and ask for the child. Aaron, you're our getaway driver. Samantha, keep us posted on any updates. We'll work together to get this done."The team nodded, their faces set with determination. They knew the risks, but they also knew they had each other's backs.With a final check of their gear, they set out to put their plan into action. The fate of the child and the unknown man hung in the balance, and Davon was determined to see this through to the end.