Chapter 35

Tariq Al-Khoury stood at a small snack stall a short distance from the dealership, casually peeling the wrapper off a cheap treat. He hadn't gone far when a frantic figure rushed toward him. Safiya, the receptionist from Al-Rawi Motors, was breathless, her face pale and eyes darting around in visible distress. "Mister," Safiya gasped, clutching her side as she reached him. "Our Tarek Al-Hamad would like to invite you to return to the centre. Please, he is waiting for you." Tariq didn't...