Jax flashed a sly grin as he clicked open a sleek silver briefcase, the sound echoing in the dimly lit room. Inside lay a treasure trove of secrets:
A data chip labeled "Every corrupt official, every blackmail file, every hidden account in the Aegis District."
A single keycard inscribed with "Unlimited access to the Obsidian Network, home to the world's top intelligence operatives."
A bank ledger boasting "Ten billion Unicreds. Discretionary funds at your fingertips."
Selene's eyes widened as she absorbed the contents, her mind racing.
She looked up, curiosity piqued. "And what does your boss want in return?"
Jax leaned closer, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "The same thing you've always craved, Selene. Control."
There was a tense pause before Selene snapped the briefcase shut decisively. "Tell your boss… I'm in."
Jax nodded once, satisfaction flickering across his face. "He'll be pleased."
