460: The Bitter Sting of Betrayal

Emma dialed Clarke Zodiac's number right in front of the man in the room he was held to wait for the police. After a few rings, Clarke Zodiac finally picked up. His voice dripped with sarcasm and annoyance, the tension palpable through the phone. "Why did you smoothly take those things from me? To show off your gains now? Let me tell you, this time we failed, but you won't fare well either. How does it feel to be betrayed by those you've supported for so long? Quite a sting, huh?" Emma's eyes locked onto the man's, noting the panic in his expression. He hadn't expected this twist, the sudden abandonment after all he had done for Clarke Zodiac. The betrayal stung deeply. "Well, your betrayal tactic was clever," Emma replied calmly. "But did you gain anything from me? You spent so much effort trying to get our core information, but I got it back. And about using my people and badmouthing us for years, do you think I'm too nice to care or that your words won't affect me?" Emma's tone