Julien stood in the Majestic's security office and tapped in another phone number, watching Cole giving orders and snapping at his staff. The uniformed men and women scattered in all directions, grim-faced and glaring at anyone who dared to smile.
The police had arrived, the officers taking as many details as they could scribble on their notepads. The overflow out of the office now filled the hallway and the boardroom nearby, cables and power cords snaking along the floor as people set up work stations.
The hotel was locked down, all employees on-site waiting to be interviewed. Julien had seen the news vans out the windows, scrambling to get a good spot in the parking lot for their live broadcast.
The Majestic's grand re-opening had turned into a hostage drama.
He hoped it'd only go th
