7
Snatch & Grab
I climbed on to the railing and saw Philippe and the assassin zipping their way towards ground level. How hard can it be, right?
The jump was the worst part. I ignored the churn in my gut and leapt off the railing, just in time to avoid the clutches of the boys in blue. As I hit the drape, I gripped the satin-like material tight. I fought to wrap my legs around, swinging awkwardly.
Okay, go …
Descend now …
I stayed put. What was I doing wrong? Oh yeah, you had to actually let go a little.
So I loosened my legs around the drape and let the material slide between my fingers.
Big mistake.
I flew past the fourth, third and the second, far too fast. At this speed, they’d have to scrape me off the polished marble with a spade.
Halfway between the first floor and ground
