The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, while the capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi.
The two aren't far apart—just a three-hour flight between them.
As long as they got out of the mountains, reaching the UAE was guaranteed.
Plenty of time.
Their intrusion completely disrupted Moses' plans and arrangements.
The entire base was thrown into chaos, with everyone rushing toward Leon's group.
Ironically, this made it easier for Leon and the others to slip away amid the confusion.
Even though there were convoy vehicles blocking the road, none were a match for Leon.
He didn't even need to brake—
Just shifted gears, floored the accelerator,
and smashed straight through.
No one dared stand in front of him.
In the KB militant camp, human lives had no value.
Even if Leon ran over every single one of them,
the local authorities wouldn't bother arresting him—
These people were murderous criminals who deserved their fate.
So with Leon in the lead,
nine people, nine cars, formed a straight-line formation.
They carved a bloody path through the mountain roads.
Wiping out every enemy here would've been difficult…
but stopping Leon was impossible.
He was like a sharp blade slicing through their defenses,
taking the others out with him in total control.
The KB militants screamed and gave chase,
but how could they match Leon?
One burst of gravity shockwave sent their pursuers into chaos.
They couldn't keep up anymore.
Soon after, the group boarded a plane—
and arrived in Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates:
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ajman.
In many places, Dubai is the famous symbol of wealth—
a land "paved with gold."
People joked that even picking up trash there could make you a millionaire.
Luxury cars litter the streets, covered in dust.
Pick one up and sell it,
and you'd never go hungry again.
That's because over 70% of the UAE's non-oil trade flows through Dubai,
making it the traditional "Trade Capital" of the Emirates
and the re-export hub of the Middle East.
But!
If you think Dubai is the wealthiest city in the UAE—
you're wrong.
Dubai is only the second-largest emirate
and the second in economic strength.
The richest emirate…
is Abu Dhabi.
The capital city produces the most oil in the country,
and its land area accounts for 70% of the entire UAE—
nearly 17 times the size of Dubai.
The surprising amount of greenery and water here
makes it feel nothing like a desert city.
The ruler's Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi is the only eight-star hotel in the world—
constructed using 40 tons of gold,
with a cost of $3 billion.
There are even vending machines in the lobby that sell gold bars.
Tonight, Leon and the others would be staying in this legendary hotel.
The entrance was an Italian stone triumphal arch,
standing tall and majestic.
A sloping path several hundred meters long led up to the lobby.
Inside, the décor was jaw-dropping.
"F**k, they're seriously loaded here!" Benny exclaimed.
"Luxurious" wasn't enough to describe it.
The complex dome ceiling was made with cutting-edge lighting tech,
anti-corrosion materials, and pure gold plating.
At night, it glowed on its own, never fading.
Only a place like the Emirates Palace could achieve such extravagance.
"This is my first time staying somewhere this fancy…"
Gisele was stunned.
The interior rivaled a royal palace.
Above them hung 1,002 Swarovski crystal chandeliers,
brilliant and blinding.
The hotel radiated modern Arabic elegance and magnificence.
Everything was decorated with the finest marble and priceless oil paintings.
Art treasures filled every corner.
Even the staff uniforms resembled royal household attire.
It truly deserved the title 'Golden Palace.'
"Damn, I f**king love this place!"
Tyrese couldn't take his eyes off the gold everywhere.
The 114 domes were all covered in mosaic,
and the largest dome was 42 meters in diameter—
silver on the surface, topped with gold.
It shone with the unique splendor of Arab civilization.
"Don't act like you've never seen anything," Leon laughed.
"If there's a chance, I'll take you all to Ferrari World sometime.
Fastest roller coaster in the world—
240 km/h in five seconds.
Even the coaster runs faster than you guys!"
His teasing made the men blush.
Soon, the group reached the rooms.
Surprisingly, the room key was shaped like a silver coin.
They booked five rooms in total.
Hattie and the other girls naturally stayed with Leon.
The remaining guys paired up to share.
The sheer extravagance of opening five rooms here left everyone stunned.
The staff led them upstairs,
and when the door opened—
the sight took their breath away.
A massive floor-to-ceiling window overlooked the turquoise ocean.
The view was spectacular.
To the right, several iconic skyscrapers dominated the skyline—
the Etihad Towers.
The Etihad complex consisted of five towers:
three residential, one commercial,
and the 280-meter-tall Jumeirah at Etihad Towers luxury hotel.
The God's Eye was located in this very hotel—
on the 74th floor,
where the observation deck sat hundreds of meters above the ground.
At night, the Etihad Towers glowed brilliantly,
mesmerizing and majestic.
Staying in a place like this was the ultimate luxury experience.
Everyone felt exhilarated.
But Leon wasn't here for vacation.
"Tomorrow, that's our target," Leon told Ramsey.
"Can you find any intel?"
"Yes. Only one car is being showcased tomorrow—
the Lykan HyperSport."
The name made Leon pause.
Just hearing it confirmed he was on the right track—
just like the original storyline,
the God's Eye is stored inside the Lykan.
All they needed to do was steal the car—
and the job would be done.
Although the brakes on that car were notoriously faulty,
with so many mechanics around,
it wouldn't be a problem for them.
"Is there a fast way inside?" Leon asked.
"Actually, yeah," Ramsey shrugged.
"As long as you wear formal attire, you can blend right in.
It's a party—open to anyone.
No ID checks, no heavy security.
As long as you're not dressed like a beggar,
you can walk right in."
Leon narrowed his eyes.
Tomorrow…
they were going to put on a show.
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