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Chapter 3: The FalloutTerry Snacker sat in his mansion, watching the chaos unfold on the television. The news anchors were breathless with excitement as they described the dramatic shootout and subsequent capture of his traitorous colleagues."In a stunning turn of events, an armed helicopter appeared on the scene, rescuing several suspects involved in the heist. The mysterious figure in a black mask with white eyes led the attack, leaving authorities scrambling to respond."Terry smirked behind his mask, satisfied with the distraction he had created. His phone buzzed, and he saw a message from Hannah and Amanda, both expressing their concern for his safety.He dialed Hannah's number first. "Hannah, it's Terry. I need you to stay calm and follow my instructions. It's too dangerous for us to meet right now."Hannah's voice trembled. "Terry, we saw everything on TV. Are you okay? What should we do?""Stay low and keep an eye on the news. I'll contact you when it's safe. Trust me, we're in this together," Terry replied, trying to reassure her.Next, he called Amanda. "Amanda, same instructions for you. Lay low and avoid any attention. We're going to have to be very careful moving forward."Amanda's tone was determined. "Got it, Terry. Just promise me you'll be safe.""I promise. We'll get through this," Terry said, ending the call.He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. The situation was escalating, and he needed to stay one step ahead. Putting on his bulletproof vest and grabbing his mask, he headed to the helicopter where his loyal team—Jack, Maria, and Lucas—were waiting."Ready?" he asked, looking at each of them. They nodded, determination in their eyes.The helicopter lifted off, its rotors slicing through the night air. As they approached the scene, Terry could see the police, FBI, and CIA agents giving interviews and securing the area. The reporters were still there, capturing every moment.Terry signaled to his team, and they opened fire, causing chaos and confusion among the authorities. He leaned out of the helicopter, his masked face visible to everyone below, and gestured for his team to rescue the traitorous colleagues from the police cars.In the midst of the firefight, his team moved with precision, breaking open the police cars and dragging out the captives. The police and agents tried to retaliate, but Terry's team was well-prepared, using their advanced weaponry to keep the authorities at bay.As the traitorous colleagues were pulled to safety, one of them, Mark, looked at Terry with a mix of awe and gratitude. "I didn't think you'd come back for us."Terry's eyes, visible through the mask, were cold. "I'm not doing this for you. Consider it a debt repaid. Now, move!"With the rescued colleagues secured in the helicopter, they made their escape, leaving the scene in utter disarray. As they flew back to their hideout, Terry couldn't help but think about the next steps. They had managed to pull off a daring rescue, but the heat was on them now more than ever.Back at the mansion, Terry watched the news coverage. The reporters were in a frenzy, speculating about the identity of the masked man and his motives. The authorities were promising a full-scale manhunt.Terry knew the clock was ticking. He had to stay ahead, not just for his sake but for Hannah, Amanda, and the rest of his team. They were all in this together, and he would do whatever it took to keep them safe.For now, they had to lay low and plan their next move carefully. The game had changed, and Terry Snacker was ready to play.