Chapter 42

Tariq adjusted his sleeves, his gaze sweeping over the gathered men. The air in the amusement park office was thick with the lingering scent of sweat and fear. Anis Al-Mansoori stood with his head bowed, his previous bluster replaced by a frantic desire to please, while Al-Nimr and Mazen Al-Ghamdi waited like disciplined soldiers for Tariq's next word. Samir Al-Mansoori and Jad remained rooted to the spot, their faces pale and mouths shut tight. "I hope you all will not speak of this incident...