For a second, Maxwell’s mind went blank at the sound of the gun being fired. His long and rather diverse experiences with firearms and explosives told him the exact place where the explosive sound of a firearm being shot came from. However, he was finding it difficult to accept that despite all the effort at keeping Rhea safe, he left her so exposed to the attacks, within the perimeter of the main building of her office. He should have known better than to let her get inside the building before ensuring, himself, that it was safe for her.
The sound of the second shot brought him back to his complete vigilance. However, even before he made the sharp U-turn to get back to the gate of the building, another shot was already fired. His heart sank as he thought about the chances of either of th
