Arabesque

Professor Ragheeb arrives at his usual optometrist's office, only to find that Sloane has been replaced by a stranger. During the examination, Sloane administers eye drops that cause intense pain, leading Ragheeb to collapse and ultimately die.

After Ragheeb's tragic collapse, Sloane examines Ragheeb's broken glasses and discovers a curious piece of paper with peculiar drawings resembling hieroglyphics. This revelation sets off a chain of events that draws others into dangerous intrigue.

At Oxford University, Professor David Pollock is assigned to take over Ragheeb's class. He tries to engage a lackluster student named Fanshaw, highlighting the contrast between their academic worlds and the looming dangers.

After his class, David speaks with Sloane, who has rebranded himself as Major Sylvester Pennington Sloane. Sloane seeks David's help for his employer, Nejim Beshraavi, leading David to consider the risks involved.

While jogging, David is forcibly taken into a Rolls-Royce limousine where he meets the Prime Minister of Beshraavi's Middle Eastern nation, Hassan Jena. Persuaded by Jena's charisma and respect, David reluctantly agrees to investigate Beshraavi's dangerous plans.

In a lavish London residence, David meets Beshraavi, who underscores the importance of decoding Ragheeb's cipher. David is captivated yet unsettled as Beshraavi hints at the consequences of failing to complete the task assigned.

As David grapples with the cipher, he encounters Yasmin Azir, the owner of the house and Beshraavi's lover. Their immediate chemistry is palpable, but Beshraavi's overshadowing presence complicates their interactions.

During a dinner with Beshraavi, Yasmin discreetly shares alarming information with David, revealing that Beshraavi orchestrated Ragheeb's murder and intends to eliminate David too. Their tense exchange foreshadows imminent danger.

David and Yasmin are soon pursued by Beshraavi's goons after a close encounter. They manage to escape through the Zoological Gardens with the help of an unexpected ally, heightening the tension as danger looms.

Inside a moving panel van, David, Yasmin, and Yussef Kassim are threatened with truth serum. As the pressure mounts, David reveals cryptic clues indicating Beshraavi possesses the cipher, leading to a frantic escape.

As they navigate their perilous circumstances, the relationships among Beshraavi, Yasmin, and Yussef reveal layers of betrayal. The urgency to decode Ragheeb’s cipher becomes apparent as David and Yasmin bond over survival.

David and Yasmin trace the cipher to a construction site owned by Yussef. As they attempt to retrieve it, they face life-threatening challenges, including a near disaster with a wrecking ball, reflecting the escalating stakes.

At the airport, David confronts an assassin aiming to kill Jena. The labyrinth of conspiracies unfolds, revealing Yasmin’s duplicity, which raises the stakes in their already complex relationship.

As David and Yasmin navigate through moments of peril, they must thwart an assassination plot tied to the cipher. Their collaboration cements their bond as they trust each other amid the chaos and danger surrounding them.

In the thrilling conclusion, after an intense journey full of suspense and deception, David and Yasmin finally embrace. Their relationship is strengthened as they emerge together from the turmoil, having forged a powerful alliance against the threats they faced.