Shangri-la had suspended all services, while their security team stood guard inside and outside the building to ensure the safety of the Ackers and the Wades. Even the local council were outsourcing from local security firms for more personnel, which further indicated how seriously Oskia was taking the megaproject.
It was also a clear warning to anyone intent on doing harm that the Ackers were Oskian VIPs who were not allowed to be harmed.
By the time Charlie arrived at Shangri-la, both the Ac