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Chapter 49.

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Chase.

The Pharoah's Estate. Jiyeh, Lebanon. Sunday, 29th March. Next day.

Morning.

The sounds of birds and insects, blending with the lapping waves from the nearby sea, drift around us. The tension is tight as Samson and I are escorted to the terrace, where we were told the Pharoah is currently seated.

We arrived at his estate a few moments ago. And when we did, Samson spoke in fluent Lebanese to the guards at the main entrance. They searched us. Took away every weapon we had on us.

"They
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