my eyes finding Kai again, still leaning on the same spot. Our gazes lock, and, just for a fleeting second, I let him see the panic I’m feeling. He pushes away from the wall and reaches inside his jacket, pulling out his gun. He raises his hand toward the ceiling, and the sound of a gunshot explodes in the confined space. The ornate golden chandelier, a smaller version of those hanging in the lobby, comes crashing down on the tabletop. Absolute silence descends over the room. Investors and casino managers stare at Kai open-mouthed. “The meeting is over,” he says nonchalantly and crosses his
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