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On the other hand, at the Burj, things were getting really bad under commander Basam. The entire team was under the death penalty after new evidence came to light.

  “My investigators showed that Sidra was spotted on one of our security cameras at the airport few weeks ago. I can’t help but think that you all helped her escape. You have a week to find her or you will be publicly executed for treason. This includes all of you. Your clock is ticking. If she’s not found as soon as possible, you’ll wish you’d burned with the house.”