But there was more to it. In the line of his work, sometimes, it was the jobs that seemed most straightforward that ended up changing everything.
RJ listened intently as the details were laid out. Target acquisition and neutralization. Easy enough. But something about this didn't sit right. The target was a scientist known for his groundbreaking work in biotechnology.
The line went dead. RJ knew better than to question the protocol.
He was once part of an elite special forces unit, undertaking missions that required utmost secrecy and skill. But that was before. Before the loss, before the betrayal. Now, RJ operated in the shadows, taking on jobs that allowed him to utilize his unique set of skills without being tied down by bureaucracy or oversight.
"I need more information," RJ said, his mind racing with scenarios.
"It's Phoenix. I have a job for you," the voice on the other end stated, no pleasantries needed.