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Following Javi's tragic demise, feelings of guilt and horror wash over both Poe and Ivan, yet Ivan's ruthlessness pushes him towards desperate measures. His resolve to silence Anna solidifies their shared descent into moral decay. He believes that leaving Anna alive presents a threat—her testimony could unveil their sinister actions.
The Rates of Betrayal
As Anna pleads for her life, claiming she will remain silent, Ivan’s suspicion turns to rage, prompting him to obtain tools to eliminate her once and for all. In a gripping sequence of events, Poe’s initial empathy for Anna begins to fade under Ivan’s manipulation, leading to a horrific enactment of violence disguised as a mercy kill—as they suffocate Anna, the hope for her survival dwindles.