Chapter 242: Do unto Thy Neighbor

The voice on the other end was familiar – the same one that had initially issued the order to apprehend Cindy Grey. "Director Finn, we've received reports that you've encountered some...resistance in carrying out our directive." Simon swallowed hard, his mouth dry as he struggled to find the right words. "Yes, sir. It appears the order has been rescinded by the highest authority. I'm being instructed to withdraw my agents and steer clear of the Grey family entirely." There was a pause on the other end, and Simon could practically feel the tension crackling through the line. "I see," the voice finally replied, their tone measured and calculated. "And what do you intend to do, Director?" Simon's grip tightened around the receiver, his knuckles turning Grey as he weighed the consequences of his response. On one hand, he could obey the order from above and potentially incur the wrath of the Grey family. On the other, he could defy the President's mandate and risk losing everything he h