Chapter 10
Chapter 10: The Price of Trust
Larry faces the man in the suit in the chamber at the Serpent's Tail. A confrontation reveals deeper truths about Esperanza and the organization, forcing Larry to make a difficult choice that changes the balance of power.
The man in the suit stepped fully into the chamber, his gun trained on Larry. The faint light from the hummingbird carving caught the polished leather of his shoes, the crisp line of his suit. He looked entirely out of place in this ancient space, yet utterly in control.
"The key," he repeated, his voice flat.
Larry's hand closed around the silver key in the box. It was cool against his palm, small and delicate. He could feel the weight of Dr. Alvarez's note in his other pocket, the paper crinkling as he shifted.
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