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A surge of blood pulsed through Luke's veins as he sped toward the mysterious location, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "Has it come to this?" he wondered aloud, his thoughts consumed by worry for his son, Luka, who lay fighting for the hospital. Luke couldn't help but about that time shoulder the weight of guilt, questioning whether he had failed as a father, pushing Luka to resort to robbery. He shrugged, trying to dismiss the heaviness in his chest. There would be time for a serious conversation with Luka, but for now, he had to confront the looming challenge before him and secure his position as CEO. The location had been intentionally vague. With a furrowed brow, Luke read the message again, hoping to uncover a crucial detail he might have missed. Realizing the futility, he transferred the location to his phone's map and followed the digital trail, which led him to an aging, decrepit warehouse. As he approached the warehouse, a surge of adrenaline coursed throu