The room buzzed with the low hum of murmurs as everyone exchanged glances.

Within this clandestine network, criminal organizations were symbolically represented by totemic animals... dragon, lion, wolf, and snake. Francisco Hilton, a formidable player in this sinister chessboard, bore the emblem of the snake.

Among those present was James, a key player in this intricate web of criminal enterprises. As he lit a cigarette, his gaze shifted to Andrew.

"Where is your phony friend?"

Andrew ...