A tense silence hung in the air as Das continued to glare at Latha with a mixture of anger and frustration. In response to his command, more than twenty red laser dots materialised, dotting Latha's face and targeting Bella's head. The laser beams quivered slightly, each one zeroing in on its target.
Bella was taken aback by this sudden revelation. She hadn't anticipated the presence of so many snipers around Das's residence. She had assumed that Das was merely a city manager working for the Farus family and had come here without much preparation. Reality hit Latha just as hard as the red dots danced over her head.
While confusion marred Latha's expression, Das calmly retrieved his personal mobile from his pocket and dialled a specific number, ready to take control of the situation. The tension in the room was palpable, with every passing second feeling like an eternity.