The Spy

Chapter 11

John walked into Agent Carter's office with a sense of urgency. He had to know if she was able to get any information from Victor and his wife maybe they knew something about Max Brown.

"Agent Carter, did you get any useful information from Victor and his wife?" John asked as he entered her office.

"Yes, we were able to extract some valuable intel from them," Agent Carter replied.

"What did they tell you?" John asked eagerly.

"Well, Victor's wife revealed that Carlo is involved in the theft of the emerald necklace. And we also got some information on Max Brown's whereabouts," Agent Carter said, looking at John intently.

"Max Brown? Do you know where he is?" John asked, his eyes widening with anticipation.

"Yes, we do. He's with Carlo," Agent Carter replied, "We've located their hideout, and we're going to move in soon."

"Can I come with you?" John asked, his voice filled with determination.

"Fine. But you have to promise me that you'll follow my orders and not put yourself or anyone else in danger."

John nodded, knowing that he had to be careful. He couldn't afford to make any mistakes. "I promise."

"Okay then, let's get going," Agent Carter said, grabbing her coat and heading out of the door with John right behind her.

John and Agent Carter arrived at the hideout, but their hopes were soon dashed when they found it empty. The walls were bare, and there were no signs of any recent activity.

"What the hell?" John exclaimed, frustrated. "They were here, I'm sure of it. What could have happened?"

Agent Carter walked around the room, examining every nook and cranny. "It looks like they've cleared out. But where could they have gone?"

John joined her in the search, scanning the room for any clues. Suddenly, his eyes fell on a piece of paper lying on the ground. He picked it up and read it out loud.

"'Meet us at the abandoned factory at midnight. Bring the emerald necklace, or we'll kill her.'"

Agent Carter's eyes widened in alarm. "Her? Who could they be referring to?"

John felt his heart skip a beat. "Reyes. They must have her."

"We need to move fast," Agent Carter said. "But we can't go in there alone. We need backup."

John nodded, knowing that she was right. They couldn't afford to make any mistakes now.

As they left the hideout, John felt a surge of determination. He was going to rescue Reyes, no matter what it took.

The factory had clearly been abandoned for some time. The walls were covered in peeling paint, and broken windows let in shafts of dusty light. The sound of their footsteps echoed loudly in the empty space.

Agent Carter led the way, her hand resting on her gun. John followed closely behind, keeping his senses sharp for any sign of danger.

As they made their way deeper into the factory, they began to hear muffled voices. They crept closer, trying to make out what was being said.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching. Agent Carter motioned for John to hide behind some nearby crates, and she took up a defensive position, ready for whatever might come their way.

The footsteps grew louder and closer, until a man appeared from around the corner. He looked startled to see Agent Carter, but before he could react, she had him pinned against the wall with her gun pressed against his chest.

"Where are they?" she demanded, her voice low and menacing.

The man hesitated for a moment, but then he seemed to make a decision. "They're in the next room," he said, gesturing towards a door at the end of the corridor.

Agent Carter nodded to John, and they made their way towards the door. As they approached, they could hear voices coming from inside.

With a quick nod to each other, they kicked open the door and burst into the room, ready for a fight. But what they found inside left them both speechless.

The sight of Reyes, lying on the ground nearby, her body convulsing uncontrollably. Her eyes were rolled back in her head, and she was making strange, guttural noises.

Agent Carter rushed to Reyes' side while John covered them with his gun. "Reyes, Reyes, can you hear me?" Agent Carter asked, shaking her gently.

But Reyes didn't respond. She just kept convulsing on the ground. Agent Carter looked up at John, fear and worry etched on her face.

"What's happening to her?" John asked, his own voice tinged with concern.

"I don't know," Agent Carter replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "But we need to get her out of here and get her medical attention immediately."