Up ahead, another assassin had stationed himself at the top of the grand staircase, a suppressed rifle aimed downward. His role was obvious—overwatch.
If anyone tried to escape, he'd take them out before they even hit the front door.
Noah exhaled softly.
Not happening.
He crouched low, moving up the staircase without touching a single step. His body stayed pressed against the banister, his balance inhumanly perfect.
The assassin didn't notice.
His focus was straight ahead, unaware that death was approaching from below.
Noah reached the final step.
In one fluid motion, he grabbed the man's ankle and yanked.
The assassin stumbled backwards in shock, his rifle swinging wildly—
Before he could even regain balance, Noah was already on top of him.
A single, brutal strike to the throat.
The man gasped, his windpipe collapsing.