Alexander's eyes narrowed. "I think whoever it is, is not motivated by global control, but revenge."
Ethan's voice came through the phone, skeptical. "But, Alexander, what makes you think that? The Organization's actions scream global domination."
Alexander's gaze intensified. "Exactly. That's what they want us to think. But what if it's personal? What if this leader has a vendetta against someone or something?"
Marcus leaned in, intrigued. "Go on, Alexander."
Alexander's thoughts spilled out. "The Organization's targets aren't just strategic locations, but specific individuals. And the methods... they're not just efficient, but brutal. This feels personal."
Ethan's pause was palpable. "I see your point. But who's the target? And what's the motive?"
Alexander's jaw clenched. "That's what we need to find out. Dig deeper, Ethan. Look for connections between targets and potential vendettas."
Ethan's resolve hardened. "Consider it done, Alexander. I'll find the link."
Alexander's voice was firm. "Ethan, find people and organizations we've taken down earlier - Vex, Morano... Check if any family members are alive."
Ethan's keyboard clacked away. "On it, Alexander. But what's the connection?"
Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Revenge. What if one of those family members wants payback?"
Marcus's expression turned thoughtful. "That's a long list, Alexander. Morano's family was particularly vicious..."
Alexander's nod was curt. "Start with Morano's inner circle. Anyone who lost loved ones or suffered significantly."
Ethan's voice came back, laced with intensity. "Alright, I've got someone. Raven Morano, Don Morano's wife. She's been in hiding since your encounter."
Alexander's gaze locked onto Ethan. "Raven Morano. Makes sense. She wants revenge and control of their family back from us."
Ethan's tone was grim. "And she targets you as the culprit, Alexander. You're the one who took down her husband."
Alexander's jaw clenched. "I knew this was personal."
Marcus's eyes widened. "Raven's reputation is ruthless, Alexander. If she's behind the Organization..."
Alexander's resolve hardened. "We need proof. Ethan, dig deeper. Find any connections between Raven and the Organization."
Ethan's voice came through the phone, urgent. "Alexander, I've got confirmation. Raven Morano is not just connected to the Organization... she's the head."
Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Confirming what we suspected."
Marcus's expression turned grave. "This changes everything. Raven's resources and influence are immense."
Alexander's jaw clenched. "We need to bring her down."
Ethan's fingers flew across the keyboard. "Working on it, Alexander. But Raven's covered her tracks well."
Alexander's gaze intensified. "Find any weakness, Ethan. We'll use it to our advantage."
Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Raven has a daughter, and she's still in school. How can she be so careless with her child's life?"
Marcus's expression turned grim. "That's exactly what we need to find out, Alexander."
Ethan's voice came through the phone, urgency lacing his tone. "Alexander, I've located Raven's daughter. She's currently in a private school, heavily guarded."
Alexander's jaw clenched. "Get her, Ethan. Bring her to safety."
Ethan's resolve hardened. "Consider it done, Alexander. But we need to move fast."
Marcus stood up, determination etched on his face. "I'll coordinate with the team. We'll extract the daughter and use her as leverage against Raven."
Alexander's gaze turned cold. "Make sure Raven knows we have her daughter. That'll bring her out of hiding."
Meanwhile, Raven Morano's eyes widened, panic creeping in.
"My daughter... they can't have her."
Raven's thoughts raced, fear engulfing her. "No, no, no... They can't have my daughter. She's just 12 years old, innocent and vulnerable. They all are heartless, no I should not imagine the worst case scenario."
Desperate, Raven dialed Viktor, a trusted ally. "Viktor, it's Raven. They've found out about my daughter. I need you to extract her from the school immediately."
Viktor's calm tone contrasted with Raven's desperation. "Consider it done, Raven. I'll send a team to secure her safety."
But Raven's anxiety spiked. "You don't understand... Alexander will stop at nothing. He'll use my daughter against me."
Viktor's reassurance came through the phone. "We'll protect her, Raven. I promise."
Suddenly, Raven's phone beeped, a text from an unknown number. "You'll never save your daughter."
Raven's blood ran cold. "Viktor... I think Alexander's monitoring my calls."
Viktor's voice turned urgent. "Get out of there, Raven. Now."
But it was too late. Alexander's team swooped in, surrounding St. Mary's School.
As Viktor arrived, Alexander's men ambushed him. "You're always too late, Viktor," they sneered.
Viktor fought back, but he was outnumbered. Raven's eyes widened in horror as she watched via security footage.
"Viktor, no! Don't die on me!"
Viktor's last words echoed in Raven's mind. "I'm sorry, Raven... I failed you again."
Enraged and grief-stricken, Raven vowed vengeance.
Meanwhile, Alexander's team kidnapped Emma, dragging her away screaming.
Alexander's lead operative, Jackson, approached Emma calmly. "Don't worry, sweetie. We're here to take you to your mom."
Emma's eyes welled up with tears. "But I want my mom!"
Alexander turned to Ethan. "Should we tie her up? Emma, I mean."
Ethan's expression turned grim. "Not yet. We need her cooperation."
Meanwhile, Emma's tears fell silently in the darkened van. "Mom... please save me."
Raven's world crumbled as Ethan agreed with Alexander. "The basement's not suitable for a 12-year-old. We don't want to traumatize her."
Alexander's gaze shifted, his voice dripping with calculation. "Take her to Emily's room. They're around the same age. Emily can keep an eye on her."
Jackson nodded, but warned, "Emily's temper... we don't want Emma getting hurt."
Ethan added, his tone urgent, "Ensure Emily understands the importance of keeping Emma calm. We need her cooperative."
Alexander's eyes narrowed, his threat implicit. "I'll speak to Emily. Ensure she knows the consequences of any... mishaps."
As Jackson led Emma away, Raven's desperate thoughts consumed her.
"Where are they taking my daughter? What will they do to her?"
Raven's trembling fingers typed out a desperate message to Alexander.
"Please, Alexander. Don't harm my daughter. Don't take her innocence. She's just a child."
Alexander's response came swiftly, his words laced with deceit.
"Raven, my rivalry is with you, not your daughter. She's merely leverage."
