Chapter 454

"Dr. Jones!" The security guard rushed out to check on Peter and dialed 911. I stood frozen in place, my fingers tingling with numbness. Despite Peter's significant role in the organization, he was also marked for elimination… I couldn't help but wonder what kind of despicable people I was dealing with. For the first time, fear and terror engulfed me. To those echelons, crashing us was as easy as squashing ants. "This world is like a colossal ant hill, with clear divisions and a rigid hierarchy. The interests of the upper echelons can't be infringed upon. Anyone who dares to cross their path meets certain death." Peter's earlier words echoed in my mind. The entanglement of capitalists, the geopolitical tensions, even the conflicts among neighbors and colleagues… Every individual harbored their own ambitions and shadows, which shifted and magnified depending on their position. "Steven, tell me, how can I distinguish what's real from what's not, especially when it comes to Steph