"What else can the organization do with us? Keep us around to expose their secrets?" Rhea chuckled.

Mike asked calmly, "Then why are you desperately seeking them out, walking into a death trap?"

"Of course not. I'm seeking hope, because I don't want to die. Now I'm offering you a way out—a second chance to cooperate. Do you understand?" Rhea looked somewhat proud, as if she were his savior.

Mike was direct. "Just by relying on Cameron Rollins?"

"Yes, him, among others. I want the organization to see my potential," Rhea paused. "Everyone has shortcomings. I lack your wealth, connections, and network. There are things only you can do."

Mike said gravely, "Once I find the organization and connect you, you'll discard me."

Rhea chuckled softly. "Of course not! Everyone has shortcomings; you complement mine. You're my suitable long-term partner, not garbage."

Mike analyzed her words calmly. "The organization's resources likely surpass mine! Even if you're willing, how can you ensure they'll keep me?" Rhea shook her head. "I have bargaining chips, and methods. Do you know how to avoid being abandoned, becoming a discarded pawn?"

Mike slowly shook his head, looking into her eager eyes.

Rhea continued, "Become the one who makes the final decisions. Control your fate instead of entrusting it to others!"

Previously, she had wholeheartedly served the organization, recognizing her limitations without its resources. She believed they shared similar aspirations. Recently, however, she'd realized she was expendable, readily discarded. Despite her efforts, they didn't value her, quickly replacing her with someone like Lily. She'd anticipated this; even without action, the organization would eliminate her. She couldn't wait for death; she had to fight. Rhea aimed to eliminate the organization and seize its place.

Mike sensed the implications, feeling shocked. This woman's ambition surprises me, he thought.

"The organization has far more resources. It's existed for so long, so powerfully and mysteriously. Do you honestly think you and I can change anything?" Mike asked. Is she delusional? he wondered, looking at her excited face. He felt he was unwittingly venturing into an unfathomable abyss.