Rohan Kapoor stared at the television screen, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped animal. The breaking news report played on loop, the reporter’s voice sharp and urgent against the backdrop of flashing emergency lights outside Central Memorial Hospital.
“Dario Vitale remains in critical condition after being shot twice during a private dinner on a secluded rooftop terrace. He shielded his wife, Asha Vitale, taking both bullets intended for her. Medical sources say he coded twice during transport and is currently in a medically induced coma. Police have launched a full investigation into what appears to be a targeted sniper attack. Vitale security has locked down the hospital, and no suspects have been named yet.”
Footage rolled: chaotic scenes from the restaurant, overtur
