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CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE
ALEXEI
I gestured for Viktor and Yaz to follow as we silently trailed Ivan through the dimly lit corridors.
Ivan entered a room guarded by two burly men. We hid in the shadows, assessing the situation. As the door closed behind him, Yaz worked on disabling the security cameras in that specific area, granting us a temporary blind spot.
The tension in the air was palpable as we prepared to breach the guarded room. Viktor and I shared a knowing glance.
When the cameras went dark, we seized the opportunity. Viktor swiftly took down the guards with minimal noise.
The door swung open, and the scene unfolded before us – a hub of illicit activities, a twisted marketplace for human lives. Caged rooms revealed the grim reality of the trafficking ring's operations.
Each step brought us closer to Zoey, and the anticipation hung in the air like a heavy fog.
The air crackled with tension as our men clashed with th
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