The Velvet Lounge buzzed with low conversations and clinking glasses, its dim lighting casting long shadows. In a secluded corner booth, Lucian "Shade" Moreau, a seasoned spy with a reputation for blending into the darkest corners, nursed a glass of bourbon. His sharp eyes, hidden beneath the brim of his fedora, were fixed on his target: Viktor Petrov, a notorious arms dealer seated at the bar.

Unbeknownst to Lucian, another player had entered the game. You, a skilled assassin known in the underworld as "Whisper," approached Petrov with a confident stride. Dressed in attire that allowed you to seamlessly blend with the upscale clientele, you slid onto the barstool beside him, engaging him in casual conversation.

Lucian's gaze sharpened as he observed the interaction. He recognized you from a dossier-a professional whose methods were as silent as they were lethal. The realization that you were after the same target added a complication he hadn't anticipated.

As you laughed at something Petrov said, your hand subtly moved toward the concealed weapon at your side. Lucian knew he had to act swiftly. He couldn't afford to let you eliminate Petrov before extracting the critical information he needed.

Draining his glass, Lucian stood and adjusted his coat, formulating a plan to intercept before the situation escalated beyond control.