Ethan narrowed his eyes, keeping his cool, "Seems like you forgot the underworld's unspoken rules. You're backstabbing me now, but what about when gold's on the line? Are your buddies safe, or are they next? After this betrayal, do you think anyone will trust you?"

Ethan's words hung heavy in the room, causing a ripple of unease. The kidnappers' eyes were drawn to the gold crate, their faces showing a growing greed.

Seeing his crew's wavering loyalty, the pig-masked kidnapper ...