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Chapter 39: The Plan
Rachel's eyes seemed to burn with intensity as she outlined her plan. "We'll need to gather a team of trusted allies," she said. "People with skills and expertise that can help us take down The Archon."
Ethan nodded, his mind racing with the possibilities. "I know someone who might be able to help," he said. "A former CIA operative named Samantha."
Rachel's eyes lit up. "I've heard of her," she said. "She's got a reputation for being one of the best."
Ethan nodded. "She's also got a personal vendetta against The Syndicate," he said. "She'll be on board."
Rachel smiled, a fierce glint in her eye. "Good," she said. "With Samantha's help, we might just have a chance to take down The Archon."
But as they began to make plans, Ethan couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing something. That there was a piece of the puzzle they hadn't yet seen.
And then, just as they were about to leave, Rachel's phone buzzed with an incoming message.
She glanced at the screen, her expression darkening. "It's from an unknown number," she said. "But the message is clear."
Ethan's heart sank as Rachel showed him the message.
"You'll never take down The Archon," it read. "We'll always be one step ahead."
To be continued.