In a world where the lives of freelance professionals are more unpredictable than ever, we follow a former special forces soldier who has left behind his combat life to enjoy the tranquility of a regular job. However, his plans for a peaceful retirement are interrupted when he is contacted by a young journalist in distress who has been kidnapped in the Middle East while investigating a corruption scandal. It’s the perfect opportunity to unearth his old action-packed life, although he isn’t entirely convinced that it's the best thing he can do.
With his protective instincts and a mix of skepticism and bravery, he accepts the mission to rescue her. What should be a quick operation turns into a cat-and-mouse game with a terrorist organization that has its own dark plans. As he delves into this new chaos, the ex-soldier discovers he has more allies than he thought, even in the least expected places.
As the plot unfolds, they will face not only armed enemies but also moral dilemmas and the necessity to trust others, something he has learned to avoid. Adrenaline isn’t the only emotion at play as he must confront his own past and the decisions that have brought him here. With time running out, he and the journalist will fight to escape with their lives while uncovering a secret that could change the course of an entire country.