Chapter 68

Chapter 68 Summary Remington receives a brief but critical break when the tracker on Bravo’s burner phone suddenly activates, revealing a location across the river in an Illinois warehouse district. Before he can determine whether the signal is accidental or intentional, the phone goes dark again. Despite the uncertainty and suspecting the possibility of a trap, Remington knows he cannot ignore the opportunity. He informs his brother, Roger Cortez, then prepares for a potentially deadly confrontation, arming himself with knives and a handgun before heading out alone.As Remington makes his way toward the warehouse district by taxi, he senses an unfamiliar unease. This hunt feels different from previous operations, suggesting that Bravo may be actively shaping the encounter rather than merely evading him.Inside the warehouse, Bravo works methodically in the darkness, racing against time. He abandons plans for complex electrical modifications and instead focuses on deploying tower lights, positioning them to illuminate at the decisive moment. Behind the wall, he carefully stages his equipment, stun grenades, smoke bombs, a gas mask, knives, a blowgun, and ammunition, transforming the space into a controlled battlefield. Fully dressed in black and armed, Bravo shuts down the warehouse lights, locks the main door to heighten suspicion, and retreats into position, waiting patiently for Remington to arrive.Meanwhile, Remington directs the cab driver to drop him near the suspected location. When the driver grows suspicious and reaches for his phone, Remington reacts without hesitation, killing him to eliminate the risk of exposure. He cleans the scene as best he can, removes evidence, and abandons the cab, continuing on foot through the industrial area.Using his own tactical instincts, Remington surveys the surrounding warehouses, evaluating which structure best fits Bravo’s likely choice of hiding place. After methodically eliminating occupied buildings, he identifies a solitary warehouse marked “For Lease”, isolated, dark, and structurally ideal. Convinced he has found Bravo’s position, Remington prepares to close in.