CHAPTER 65 ELIAS.

Asad took them to a place beyond there imagion. He placed his hand on the door handle, pausing for a moment as he surveyed the penthouse. Then, with a quick gesture, he signaled to the other men. "Surround the building," he whispered into his earpiece. "We can't take any chances." As Michael and Madison waited anxiously, they heard a flurry of activity outside, the faint sound of footsteps and the crackle of radio static. Asad turned to them, his eyes hard and serious. "We're securing the perimeter," he said, his voice low and tense. Michael and Madison followed Asad into the penthouse, their hearts pounding as the reality of the situation sank in. They had risked everything to come here, to uncover the truth, and now they found themselves surrounded by unknown dangers. As they made their way down a long corridor, the shadows seemed to close in around them, as if the penthouse itself was alive, watching and waiting for them to make their move. Finally, they arrived at a heavy w