Heart of stone
"They'll assume you have the information, the USB drive. They'll come after you, hard."
"But why?" May asked, her voice trembling. "Why are they doing this?"
"It's about power," Alex said, his voice flat. "Control. The Syndicate is a criminal organization with tentacles in every corner of society. They're ruthless, and they'll stop at nothing to protect their interests."
He paused, his eyes meeting May's. "You need to understand the gravity of the situation," he said. "This isn't a game. This is a fight for survival."