Corridor Six – South Entrance
The woman in black appeared in the gallery's far doorway, weapon raised, eyes instantly finding the bundle in the carrier's arms.
From the opposite end, the charcoal man stepped in, shadow still on his flank. His gaze locked on the same target.
The four of them, Ting Cheng, the intruder, the carrier, and the woman, were already tensing for collision when the charcoal man entered the space.
The Clash
It happened all at once.
The intruder lunged for the package again, faster this time, using the momentary distraction of the newcomers.
The woman in black fired, a warning shot that tore through the air just inches from the intruder's ear, forcing him to jerk back.
The package carrier used the gap to twist free of Ting Cheng's grip, but ran straight into the charcoal man's chest.
In the same breath, Ting Cheng drove an elbow into the intruder's ribs, sending him sprawling against the railing, then turned toward the carrier.....
