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Terry Snacker turned off the television and picked up his phone. It was time to close the loop. He quickly dialed Hannah's number. After a few rings, she answered, surprised.

"Hi, Terry. What's going on?"

Terry kept his voice calm and steady. "Hannah, I need you to know that I'm going to disappear for a while. Things have gotten complicated. I can't explain everything right now, but it's better for you if I'm not around. Take care of yourself."

Before Hannah could respond, he hung up. Wasting no time, he dialed Amanda's number. She answered almost immediately, her voice thick with curiosity and perhaps a hint of suspicion.

"Terry, where are you? What's going on?"

"Amanda, I'll be blunt. It's time for us to go our separate ways. What's happened the last few days has changed everything. Don't look for me. Live your life, and forget I exist."

Amanda started to protest, but Terry hung up before she could continue. He knew this was necessary. He prepared to flee the country, his escape plan already in motion.

As Terry quietly slipped out of town, the news continued to report the capture of his former colleagues. The footage showed the traitors in handcuffs, their faces a mix of defeat and despair. Jack "The Brain," Marco "The Muscle," Sam "The Tech," and Lisa "The Skeleton Key" were led into police vehicles, their faces now known across the country.

The live feed recorded every moment, capturing the public humiliation of Terry's former colleagues. Police and federal agents gave interviews, detailing the successful operation and promising that Terry Snacker wouldn't be on the run for long.

But Terry had other plans. He drove to a private airport where a private jet was waiting for him. His contact was there, waiting with a fake passport and a new identity.

"Everything is ready, Mr. Snacker. Your new destination is safe. Good luck."

Terry took one last look back, reflecting on how everything had changed in such a short time. But he felt no regret. Only a cold determination to continue to survive and thrive, no matter where fate took him.

As the plane took off, he knew that this was just another stage in his life. Terry Snacker would disappear, but he would always be one step ahead, planning his next move, always ready for the next challenge.