Chapter 47

The next afternoon, Tariq Al-Khoury stepped through the glass doors of Al-Khoury Entertainment. He had barely cleared the threshold of his executive suite when Zahra Murad hurried toward him, a tablet clutched to her chest. Her expression was a mix of professional urgency and hesitation. "President, it's almost time," Zahra said, her voice soft and questioning. "The Al-Fares Program is airing Rana Saab's debut performance live today. The production team is expecting you. Would you like to...