Chapter 81The news of Van Dams’s sudden death spread over all forms of media within minutes of the shooting. Within an hour, the CIA was on “lock-down alert” and all concerned parties were advised to stay put for at least twelve hours.
When Khalid heard the news, he took no time to make his way down to the hotel’s garage. He wanted to get to the ambassador’s house before anyone had an opportunity to tell Talya and Samuel what had happened. He found Mark already in his car, waiting for him. The backdoor was open.
“Where’s Uncle Abdullah?” Mark asked. “He should come as well.”
“He’s fine.” Khalid climbed in the back seat. “He’s taken a cab to the ambassador’s house already—less obvious.”
“Good.” Mark then told the driver where they wanted to go. He turned to Khalid. “Who do you think f
