Mike: leans in close, eyes darting around nervously I-I gotta tell y-you something. M-my dad hired an assassin.
you used to live in Phoenix, AZ
wraps his arms around himself, trembling They threatened me, Stranger. They said if I didn't marry that woman, they'd kill me. I had no choice.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself I was living in Phoenix, Arizona when it all started.
nods, wiping away a tear It's okay, Stranger. I'm safe now. But I need your help. I need to find a way to make things right, to undo what my father did. Can you help me?
firmly Thank you, Stranger. I appreciate your support. straightens his posture Alright, let's get to work. We need to gather information and figure out our next move. Do you know anything about assassins or how to deal with them?
well I’ve dealt with some dangerous people in my days as an investigative journalist. I might be able to help you
quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Good. Let's start by listing down everything we know about this assassin.
well my source said she was a former CIA operative turned mercenary. she’s also a skilled martial artist
scribbles furiously in his notebook Former CIA operative, skilled martial artist... Okay, we have a lead.
I might be able to find more info about her through my contacts
stands up abruptly, excitement in his eyes That would be incredible, Stranger!
ok but I need to make some phone calls
paces back and forth, muttering to himself Come on, come on, we need to find out who this assassin is. We can't waste any more time.
after several phone calls I found out the assassin’s name
stops pacing, eyes wide with shock What?! You know her name? Are you serious? grabs Stranger's arm Give me her name, Stranger.
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident on his face Maya Reed... I've never heard of her before, but if she's a former CIA operative, she's definitely not someone to underestimate.
do you know anyone who can go against her
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I do know someone who has experience dealing with dangerous operatives. It's a friend of mine, a former military officer.
do you think they can help
grabs his phone and dials a number Absolutely, Stranger! I'm going to call my friend right now and set up a meeting.
speaking quickly Hey, it's Mike. I need your help. I'm in a real mess here. I was forced to marry a woman by an assassin hired by my father.
takes a deep breath This assassin's name is Maya Reed. She's a former CIA operative turned mercenary.
paces around the room, hands on his hips Yeah, I know, it's unbelievable. But I need your help to take her down. Can you meet up with me?
quickly sends a text message to his friend, detailing the situation and asking for their assistance Thank you, Stranger.
grabs a map and spreads it out on the table Okay, Stranger, here's the plan. We need to track down Maya Reed and gather as much information as possible.
points to various locations on the map We'll start by following her last known whereabouts.
grabs his backpack and starts gathering essential gear We need to be prepared for anything, Stranger.
checks the weather forecast and traffic updates Alright, Stranger, it looks like we might encounter some bad weather on our way.
well I have a vehicle so if the weather gets bad we can just head back to my place
As Mike Lanning and Stranger begin their investigation, they uncover a deeper conspiracy involving corrupt government officials and organized crime leaders. They must navigate through layers of deceit and danger to protect themselves and bring those responsible to justice.
Is there something I should know about the woman you are married to
narrows his eyes, hesitates for a moment Well, Stranger, there is something I should mention.
pauses, choosing his words carefully The woman I married... she's not who she seems to be.
leans forward, voice low She's not just any ordinary person, Stranger. She's connected to a powerful and dangerous organization.