Under The Radar — an action thriller

Chapter 1: The Contract

Brill Wingfield sat in his dimly lit apartment, the hum of the city outside a constant backdrop. He leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling. His phone rang, cutting through the silence. He picked it up, glanced at the unknown number, and answered.

“Wingfield,” he said, his voice rough.

“Good evening, Mr. Wingfield.” The voice on the other end was distorted, robotic.

Brill’s eyes narrowed. “Who’s this?”

“Someone with a job for you. A lucrative one.”

“I’m listening.”

“There’s a file. Highly sensitive. Stored in a government facility. We need you to retrieve it.”

Brill’s fingers drummed on the armrest. “What’s the payout?”

“Two million. Half now, half upon delivery.”

He raised an eyebrow. “High stakes.”

“High rewards.”

Brill paused, weighing his options. “Details?”

“I’ll send them to a secure drop. You’ll have everything you need.”

He nodded, though the voice couldn’t see. “Alright. I’m in.”

“Good. You’ll be contacted again soon.” The line went dead.