𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨

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𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢  𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚎𝚗𝚍.

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Joseph's POV

Joseph stood in the command center, surrounded by his team: Jack, Emily, Lisa, Smith, Mike, and Briana. Jack's voice cut through the tension as he briefed them on their latest mission.

"We've received intel that a member of the Italian Mafia is planning to plant a time bomb in a crowded area," Jack stated, his tone grave. "Our objective is to locate and disarm the bomb before it detonates, potentially causing mass casualties."

Joseph's jaw clenched as he absorbed the information. The stakes were high, and failure was not an option. He exchanged a brief, silent nod with Briana, their shared determination unspoken but palpable.

As they geared up for the mission, Joseph found himself alone with Briana for a moment. He spoke in a terse, businesslike tone. "Stay focused out there. We can't afford any mistakes."

Briana met his gaze with a steely resolve of her own. "I know what's at stake, Joseph. I won't let you down."

His response was a curt nod before they rejoined the team, their silent understanding lingering in the air.

As they made their way to the target location, Joseph's mind buzzed with the weight of their mission. But amidst the tension, there was an unexpected moment of levity.

While Briana stepped away to use the restroom, the rest of the team seized the opportunity to tease Joseph mercilessly.

"Looks like someone has a soft spot for Briana," Lisa teased with a smirk, earning a scoff from Joseph.

Jack chuckled, nudging Joseph playfully. "Come on, tough guy, we all know you've got a crush."

Emily joined in with a smirk. "I bet you're just waiting for the right moment to sweep her off her feet."

Smith and Mike exchanged knowing looks, adding their own jabs to the mix. "Yeah, Joseph, don't pretend like you're not head over heels for her."

Joseph's stoic facade remained firmly in place, but inwardly, he seethed with irritation. He was not one to tolerate such banter, especially in the midst of a mission.

But as Briana returned, unaware of the teasing that had transpired, Joseph begrudgingly kept his composure. The mission was their top priority, and he couldn't afford to let anything distract them from the task at hand.

With their focus renewed, they pressed on towards their target, their resolve unshaken despite the lighthearted teasing that lingered in the air. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with, ready to confront whatever dangers awaited them.

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