Chapter 36

Kamran Renner stumbled into the center of Al-Badr Gallery, his face a pale mask of desperation. Beads of sweat gathered at his hairline, tracking down through the creases of his forehead as he looked at Omar Al-Rashid. "Omar Al-Rashid, please let me explain," Kamran stammered, his voice thin and pitched high with anxiety. He didn't wait for a response before pivoting toward Jawad Al-Hashemi, who was still standing proudly by the display. "Jawad Al-Hashemi, I'm sorry. I have to be honest—the...