Jason observed them from his hiding spot, his team tense and ready. The thieves’ eyes lit up at the sight of the gold-filled crates, their initial caution replaced by greedy exhilaration. Without a second thought, they moved toward the bait, bags slung over their shoulders, eager to claim their prize.
Their whispers turned to gleeful mutterings as they opened the crates. “Look at all this,” one said, barely containing his excitement. “It’s even better than we expected.” They began hastily stuffing their bags, oblivious to Jason and his team hidden just meters away.