“Good job, everyone,” Imani said to the team, her voice calm but edged with steel. “Now that we’re inside, the real work begins. There is no room for hesitation or fear. Are we ready?” “Yes, ma’am!” the team responded in unison, saluting smartly. Their obedience made something warm flare in my chest, as I felt a sense of belonging, of being part of something bigger. “Listen carefully,” Imani continued, pointing with precision at the group. “We are dividing ourselves. Five of you go to the back, five to the tree by the service entrance, ten to hold the front gate, and the rest follow me and Rennie. Am I clear?” “Yes, ma’am,” they echoed, their voices steady and determined. “Good. For now, silently bundle the workers,” she whispered to me, her eyes sharp as daggers, scanning the room to ensure everyone understood. She gestured toward the kitchens and staff quarters. “Lock them down—no one leaves until we are finished, because everyone will either serve as an eyewitness or at le
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