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The two women exchanged a quick glance and nodded. They strode into the crowd, yanking random shop clerks and managers by the arms. Screams and sobs broke out as some were dragged to their feet, their families crying out in protest before being silenced with the threatening wave of a rifle.“Move!” one of the women barked, shoving a young clothing store clerk toward the stairwell. “You know where the cash is. You’re going to get it for us.”Sierra stumbled back into the crowd after the leader waved her off, her cheek still burning from the slap, her hand trembling without strength. She dropped down beside Elijah, and before she could even steady herself, Elijah pulled her into his arms.He held her close, his hand pressing gently against the back of her head, his voice low so only she could hear.“Sorry,” he whispered firmly. “You’ll get your ring back. Don’t worry.”Sierra’s lips parted as if to reply, but no words came. Her throat tightened, and she simply pressed her face against h
Chapter 422
Gasps rippled through the crowd. Some people turned their heads toward each other, eyes wide in panic. A few bank employees, dressed in shirts with their company logos, froze on the spot.One young woman shook her head violently, whispering, “No… no, I can’t…” as tears ran down her face. Her coworker beside her nudged her forward with trembling hands.Slowly, hesitantly, a handful of staff—men and women alike—rose shakily to their feet. Their legs quivered as they walked toward the front, eyes down, afraid to look at the men with guns.The leader’s harsh laughter echoed through the atrium as the bank staff stood trembling before him. He lowered his rifle slightly, pacing in front of them like a predator sizing up prey.“Good, good…” he muttered, nodding slowly. “You’re going to bring us every dollar that’s been deposited today. Every cent. Nothing hidden.”He raised his rifle again, leveling it at their heads for emphasis. The staff flinched in unison, fear written across their faces.
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The leader and three others stayed in the main hall, guns sweeping over the trembling crowd.In different parts of the mall, the chaos spread like wildfire.At the electronics wing, a group of terrified shoppers tried to slip out through a side exit. But just as they reached the doors, one of the masked men appeared, his rifle raised. He fired a deafening burst into the ceiling—TA-TA-TA-TA! Sparks and dust rained down, making people scream and stumble back.“QUIET!” he roared, pointing the gun at the crowd. “Nobody leaves! Move downstairs, NOW!” His voice cracked like a whip.Across at the fashion stores, frightened customers tried pushing through the glass doors into the main walkway. But another robber was already there, blocking the exit. He fired a single round into a display, the explosion of glass and mannequins silencing the desperate shouts.“You think you’re leaving?” he barked, swinging his rifle across the group. “Get your asses down there before I drop you all!”In the jew
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The crew moved with machine-like precision. Each one unzipped their tactical backpacks, carefully sliding rifles and shotguns inside, making sure nothing stuck out. Pistols were tucked into hidden holsters beneath their suits, easy to draw the moment they needed.“Check,” the leader said, and one by one, they nodded.The driver pressed his foot on the accelerator, steering the black armored van away from the main road and around to the west side of Marina Square. This was where supply trucks came and went—deliveries of food, clothes, and electronics passing daily through the service route loading bay.The van slowed as it approached, blending easily among a line of delivery vehicles pulling in. The heavy back door lifted with a faint hiss.“All right, masks off until we’re inside,” the leader ordered. “Move like workers, don’t draw eyes.”They all slid out quickly, adjusting their backpacks and straightening their jackets. To anyone watching, they looked like a team of regular contrac
Chapter 419
Sierra laced her fingers through Elijah’s and, with a playful tug, pulled him toward a wide-fronted high-end fashion store. The name stretched in bold letters across the top, its bright lighting spilling out into the walkway. Inside, rows of sleek clothing lined the racks—designer shirts, jackets, premium denim, and displays of shoes.Elijah gave her a look, half amused, half questioning, but she only grinned. “Come on,” she said, leading him inside.The store smelled faintly of fresh leather and new fabric. Attendants in matching uniforms glanced over curiously, some recognizing instantly that the couple walking in wasn’t ordinary.Just as Elijah leaned back, watching Sierra dart between racks with playful determination, a sales attendant in a neatly pressed uniform approached with a polite smile.“Welcome,” the attendant greeted warmly. “How may I assist you today?”Before Elijah could even speak, Sierra stepped forward, her tone confident. “Yes, please. I need some nice clothes, sh
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Two hours later, Sierra’s car pulled up into the massive parking area of Marina Square.From a distance, the mall looked like a giant block of modern architecture, spreading wide across acres of land. Its walls were painted in clean neutral tones, layered with giant LED billboards flashing advertisements of designer brands, perfumes, electronics, and luxury items. Bright neon signage spelled out Marina Square in bold letters high above the entrance.The building had multiple wide entrances, each one bustling with streams of people carrying shopping bags in and out. Banners stretched across the front announcing seasonal sales, while palm trees lined the wide pavement, adding a touch of greenery to the busy scene. The parking area itself was massive, row after row of cars stretching out like a mini-city of its own, with security guards directing vehicles and whistles cutting through the air.Sierra smoothly parked the car and looked at Elijah. He was leaning back in his seat, his eyes s
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