Undercover at the Hotel Entrance

A CIA operative disguises herself in a rug shop near a hotel entrance to monitor a deadly terrorist's arrival, balancing the act of blending in while remaining vigilant. Tension escalates as the spy sister haggles over rugs with a shopkeeper, all while keeping a watchful eye on the approaching terrorist and his armed bodyguards. The chapter unfolds a suspenseful encounter where the narrator faces real danger in a lawless place, reflecting on the fear of being shot and the transformative impact of a harrowing experience.