The Snare Tightens

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Varek stood at the window of his dimly lit office, his gaze fixed on the bustling street below. The traffic moved like a slow river of lights, but his mind was far from peaceful. He sipped his whiskey, the liquid burning down his throat, mirroring the simmering anger within him.

[Varek]: "So, he thinks he can just walk away from us, from everything we've built? And now he's playing house with that girl."

His lieutenant, Malon, shifted uneasily near the door. Varek's mood was notoriously unpredictable, and tonight it was worsened by his obsession with Yakimano's betrayal.

[Malon]: "What do you want us to do, boss?"

[Varek]: (turning sharply) "It's time to tighten the snare. We need to send Yakimano a message he can't ignore. We're going to take her."

Malon hesitated, aware of the risks involved in such a direct move.

[Malon]: "Kidnap her? That's escalating things. Are you sure—"

[Varek]: (cutting him off) "I've made up my mind. Do you remember the place Yakimano used to love? The little café where he'd spend his evenings before we pulled him deeper into our world?"

[Malon]: "Yes, I remember."

[Varek]: "That's where you'll find her tomorrow morning. She goes there on Thursdays to read. Alone. It's the perfect opportunity

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