Chapter 163 Clearing the area

Andre's voice came back, tight with tension. "Roger that. We're pinned down here. Can you flank them?" Mariama peered around the corner, assessing the situation. "Affirmative. Give me two minutes." She moved silently along the side of the house, finding a service entrance. The lock was no match for her skills, and she slipped inside. The interior of Ramon's house was lavish, all marble floors and expensive artwork. Mariama moved through the rooms like a ghost, her weapon at the ready. She could hear the gunfight outside growing more intense. Rounding a corner, she came face to face with two of Ramon's men. "Intruder!" one of them shouted, reaching for his gun. Mariama was faster. Two quick shots, and both men went down. "East wing secured," she radioed. "Andre, you're clear to enter." Outside, Andre heard Mariama's message and signaled to his team. "Let's go! Move in!" They stormed the house, engaging in fierce room-to-room combat. The sound of gunfire and breaking glass fille