Chapter 93: A Web of Intrigue

At Dock 17, the smell of ocean and explosives still permeated the air. The struggle was far from finished, but Moreau was dead. With their weapons still heated from the battle, Ethan and Lily stood side by side. The man in the fitted suit across from them grinned, his assurance disconcerting.

Ethan was aware of that smile. A man who believed he had already won owned it.

"Who are you in the hell?" Lily pointed her revolver at his chest and commanded.

With false submission, the guy raised his hands and laughed. "Now, there's no reason to be hostile. You can call me Damien Cross. Even though you might not be familiar with me, I can guarantee you that Ethan is.

Ethan gripped his rifle more tightly. "You ought to be dead."

Damien grinned broadly. "Astonishment."

Lily's piercing eyes strayed to Ethan. "Are you familiar with him?"

With a deep sigh, Ethan kept his eyes fixed on Damien. "We were coworkers once. Long ago.