THE air was thick with tension as Oswald and his men lay in wait, hidden among the trees and shadows of the secluded location where Orlanda had arranged to meet Carlson. The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows that danced across the ground, a stark contrast to the urgency pulsing through the group.

Oswald, dressed in dark tactical gear, signaled to his men to remain silent as they prepared for the confrontation. He glanced at Dwayne, who stood to his right, his expression serious yet eager.

"Remember, we are not just capturing Carlson; we are putting an end to his schemes once and for all," Oswald instructed,...