Chapter 45

The wail of police sirens cut through the tense atmosphere of Jamal Palace, growing louder as they neared the entrance. Bilal Reyes's face drained of color. He darted toward the side exit, his eyes darting frantically. "Trying to escape?" Bilal's voice cracked with panic as he tried to push past a display case. "Stop him!" a group of antique store owners yelled, moving in a practiced surge to block the exits. The workers of Jamal Palace closed ranks, forming a human wall that forced Bilal...