The protagonist, a former defibrillator salesman turned drug and gun runner. Burdened by guilt over indirectly causing his former CEO's suicide through financial misconduct and an affair, he navigates a dangerous criminal underworld. He ultimately kills Ricky, leaves money to his former lover, and attempts redemption through charity.
Their prior professional connection enables Ricky to approach Cliff with the smuggling opportunity.
The plot identifies Ricky as Cliff's old colleague from his previous travelling-sales career.
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