Chapter 605

"Murphy's island has been under our control for quite a while now," Quentin said gravely. "We're just waiting for the perfect moment to destroy his base. As for Madison, she's more than capable of taking care of herself. "You don't need to worry about her. And, just so you know, we've got agents close by to step in if things get too dangerous for her." A sense of relief washed over me. It was clear now that RIA had been one step ahead all along. I had underestimated them. "Thank you, Quentin," I said, my voice catching with emotion. "I'll never forget this." Quentin let out a hearty laugh. "Don't mention it. We're all fighting for the same cause—getting rid of the real trash. Relax, we'll root Murphy out and bring Zachary and Ethan back to you safely." I hung up, but the unease still gnawed at me. His words had given me a rush of hope, but I knew I had to brace myself. This was going to be a fight to the very end with Murphy. Just then, Captain Adkins burst in, breathless and fra