Chapter 258

"We're all okay," Emma Fletcher said in a low voice, scanning everyone quickly. Camila Harrington glanced around and whispered, "So, what now? Do we stay put or try to slip out while it’s still dark?" "Staying isn’t safe. They’ve got heavy artillery and clearly came prepared. If we stay, we’re sitting ducks for the next round. While it’s relatively quiet, we need to move," Reuben Rainsford said firmly. So, the group cautiously made their way down the stairs. Outside, part of the embassy’s main building had been blown apart. Leopard and his armed team were holding position with weapons ready, busy organizing the evacuation. "Leopard, what’s the situation?" Reuben asked as he hurried over, face serious. "No idea. We didn’t even get eyes on the attackers. They launched a mortar round from afar and then disappeared. This place isn’t safe. We’re pulling out now. Reuben, get your people on the trucks—fast." Leopard’s tone was sharp and tense. Behind him, a small unit was helping embassy staf