Location: Aiden Blake's Office, New YorkTime: 3:00 PM
Aiden Blake scanned the piles of documents and flickering screens in front of him.Everything he had gathered… didn't add up.
Vincent Kang – A man who legally doesn't exist.
Feynman – Tied to multiple financial hacking incidents (but no solid evidence).
Angie – Known for multiple forged identities. Unreliable at best.
By the book, they were criminals.But this wasn't just a matter of black and white.
"What if all this intel was leaked… by Dominic's side?"
He murmured to himself while monitoring the current media and social trends.
Sudden spike in news around "financial hacking" and "con artists."
Growing negative sentiment toward "anonymous hacker groups."
Algorithm seemed tampered — certain keywords consistently pushed to the top.
This wasn't organic.It was manufactured.
"Son of a bitch…"
His fingers pressed against his temple. Now, he was sure.
Dominic Scott was manipulating the media.
And as a journalist, he knew what had to be done.
"I need to uncover what these people are really after."
Operation: Bait and Hunt — The Game with Gabriel
Location: Outskirts of Harrison CityTime: 9:00 PM
Gabriel sat inside an unmarked vehicle, silently reviewing the situation.Beside him, analyst Emily tapped away on her tablet.
Vincent Kang – 99% success rate in avoiding surveillance cams.
Feynman – Recent encrypted comms detected.
Angie – Spotted at a VIP event. Possible infiltration.
"They're definitely prepping something," Gabriel muttered.
Emily nodded, showing him a highlighted section of her tablet.
"Someone poked around Dominic's network again. But it's odd."
"What's odd?"
"The breach was too obvious. Like… they wanted to be seen."
Gabriel's expression hardened.
"…No way."
Just then—
"Tick."
A faint red dot appeared on the windshield.
Sniper lock.
"Shit—DOWN!"
Location: Abandoned Factory, Harrison CityTime: 9:15 PM
Vincent moved like a shadow through the ruins.He knew Gabriel's team was hunting him.
So, he flipped the script.
He left breadcrumbs in the code.
He let himself be partially seen by surveillance.
He made sure Dominic's men noticed.
All of it for one goal:
"Lure Gabriel here."
Now, the bait had worked.
Inside the Factory
Gabriel ducked behind cover, barely dodging the sniper round.Frustration boiled on his face.
"Damn it… it's you again."
Vincent stepped from the shadows, pistol in hand, calm as ever.
"Hope you don't mind—I've been waiting for you."
"You lured us?"
Vincent nodded slowly.
"Message for Dominic."
Gabriel steadied his breath, settling into a stance.He was ex-special forces. On paper, he and Vincent were equals.
But one thing always tipped the scale.
Gabriel – reactive, emotional.
Vincent – cold, calculating.
That difference had decided their last clash.
Now, Gabriel was getting pulled into Vincent's tempo once again.
"You won't win so easily this time," Gabriel growled.
"Wouldn't be fun if I did," Vincent replied, smirking.
Gabriel's face twisted.
"You people talk about justice… then kill whoever stands in your way."
Vincent tilted his head.
"Justice? I've never claimed that word. Sounds like your burden, not mine."
Gabriel flinched. His stance shifted—more tense, more readable.
Vincent studied him.Emotions made patterns.
"So why work for Dominic? Some noble belief?"
"What I believe in is none of your damn business."
"Exactly. Because you believe in nothing."
"Shut up!"
Gabriel lunged forward.
Right then—Vincent sidestepped and slammed a brutal kick into Gabriel's side.Gabriel stumbled, groaning.
"Shit…"
He dropped to one knee, gripping his side.
Vincent retrieved a gun and calmly aimed it at his opponent's head.
"It's over."
Gabriel scoffed through the pain.
"Fine… I'll admit you're better than I thought."
Vincent slowly lowered the gun.
"Think you'll win next time?"
Gabriel smirked from the ground.
"Guess we'll find out."
He had lost.But he had seen Vincent's true strength.
Dominic wouldn't ignore this defeat.
And in his eyes—A storm was gathering.
"Fine then. Let's start the real war."
****
"Dominic's Irritation"
Location: Dominic Scott's Private OfficeTime: 2:00 AMLinkedIn+1LinkedIn+1
Dominic sat quietly on the sofa. The New York skyline sparkled outside, contrasting with his somber mood.
A report lay on the desk:
Gabriel and Emily's mission failureWikipedia+1IMDb+1
Vincent Kang, a more formidable tactician than anticipated
Evidence of intrusion, but the exact information stolen remains unknown
He flicked the document with his fingertip, sighing softly. Then he looked up.IMDb
"Well."
Dominic slowly rose from his chair, murmuring,
"I thought I hired top talent with generous salaries... Hmm."
His words were deliberate, his tone calm, but the room's atmosphere was tense.
Gabriel and Emily stood silently, still reeling from their defeat.
Gabriel spoke up,
"The enemy's skills exceeded expectations. But next time—"
Dominic raised his hand.
"Next time... Hmm."
He gazed out the window, biting his lip slightly, then smiled again.
"Annoying."
He said.
"But I don't act impulsively just because I'm irritated."
He slowly turned to the two.
"I personally assessed your skills before hiring you. One loss isn't enough to discard you."
He flipped a page of the document on the desk, revealing a new operation plan.
"You two can't handle this alone. I'll assign you a team."
Location: Secret Conference RoomTime: 9:00 AM the Next DaySpotify+1Libraries+1
Following Dominic's orders, his subordinates acted swiftly:IMDb
Gabriel – Combat and operations lead
Emily – Information analysis and cyber operations lead
New team members – Strategic support and tactical response
On the table before them were photos and information about Vincent's group.
Emily tapped her tablet, saying,
"We lost this time. But we've found a lead."
She pointed to hacking traces and escape routes left by Vincent's team.Libraries
"They don't operate as we expect. But even their methods have patterns."
Gabriel nodded,
"Vincent never engages head-on. He first unsettles his opponent, provoking emotions before striking."
Emily added coldly,
"Then we must eliminate emotion."
Gabriel gritted his teeth, turning his head,
"Alright. This time, we make the first move."
Location: New York, Major News Agency OfficeTime: 11:00 AM
Aiden Blake was sifting through materials to investigate Dominic Scott's company, "Scott International."
He knew Dominic's company wasn't just a weapons manufacturer; it had ventures in infrastructure, technology, and finance:
Military industry – Officially defense-related, but actually supplying war weapons
Political sponsorship – Continuous funding to specific politicians
Public opinion manipulation – Image control through media and social networks아마존+5Libraries+5LinkedIn+5
"This guy's no joke."아마존+10LinkedIn+10Wikipedia+10
Aiden chuckled bitterly.
He wanted to interview Dominic directly, but knew it wouldn't be easy.IMDb+1Pirates of the Caribbean Wiki+1
So he chose another approach:
Contacting Dominic's business associates
Attempting interviews with company insiders
Seeking clues to expose Scott International's true nature
However, his actions soon caught the attention of Dominic's company.
Location: Scott International Headquarters, PR DepartmentTime: 1:00 PM
Dominic's PR team sprang into action.
They were already aware that journalists were probing Dominic Scott.
The PR director, reviewing documents, said,
"Aiden Blake, this journalist is delving deep into our affairs."
An employee nodded,
"Yes, negative keywords related to Chairman Dominic are increasing on social media. Some seem organic, but others appear deliberately spread."
The PR director smirked,
"Alright. It's our turn to act."
They immediately contacted various media outlets to begin reshaping Dominic's image:
Distributing content praising Dominic on social media
Arranging positive interviews in economic magazines like Forbes
Highlighting Dominic's investments in 'social contribution' projects
Location: Forbes Interview StudioTime: 3:00 PM
Dominic, dressed in a sleek suit, was being interviewed.
The journalist smiled, asking,
"Chairman Scott, you've been actively investing in AI and advanced technologies recently. Any particular reason?"
Dominic smiled leisurely,
"The world is changing. I simply want to stay ahead of the curve."
"There's some controversy regarding your involvement in the arms industry."
Dominic paused briefly, his expression unwavering.
"Global peace is maintained by nations with strong defense capabilities. Our company merely supports the strengthening of national defenses."
The journalist nodded,
"Could you share your plans for social