บท 31: Chapter 31: Inside the Enemy's Mind 

Sophia's words hung in the air, the weight of their significance pressing down on Petrov. He shifted uncomfortably, the defiance in his eyes slowly giving way to resignation.

"Fine," he said, his voice barely a whisper. "But I want assurances. Protection. Witness relocation."

Sophia nodded, understanding the stakes. "You'll get what you deserve, but only if your information is good. Start talking."

Over the next few hours, Petrov divulged a wealth of information. He revealed key financial networks, safe houses, and the identities of several high-ranking members of the Shadow Collective. Each piece of intel was meticulously recorded and cross-referenced with existing data.

Ethan, monitoring the interrogation from the control room, was astounded by the depth of the information. "He's giving us everything we need. This could be the breakthrough we've been waiting for."