Chapter 101

As Carlisle heard the automated message on his phone, his heart skipped a beat.

He rushed to the front desk and asked the receptionist, “Did a lady with short hair in a white dress leave

just now?”

The middle–aged receptionist, who wasn’t the same person from the night before, shook her head. “I didn’t see anyone fitting that description.”

Frowning, Carlisle pressed on. “She’s staying in room 305. Could you please check if she’s there?”

The receptionist hesitated, giving him a skeptical look. “I can’t just open a guest’s room without

confirmation.”

“We arrived together last night. Can you check the surveillance footage?” Carlisle urged.

“The surveillance system is down, and the maintenance guy isn’t available,” the receptionist explained.

Frustrated, Carlisle slammed his fist on the counter. He raised his voice, saying, “My friend might be in

trouble! Can you afford the responsibility if something happens to her?”

annoyed. “What’s with the attitude?

shot her a glare. He stormed out to look for Wanda, guessing she might have gone out to buy

breakfast.

the hotel, Carlisle spotted the parked cab and its

as the driver saw Carlisle, he put down his

my girlfriend?”

head. “I went to refuel and

got into the cab. “Let’s look

drove

sides.

searching several streets, there was no sign of

calling her multiple times, but her phone remained switched off.

am, they returned to the hotel.

you seen a lady with

frowned. “Is she

Carlisle nodded grimly.

swallowed hard at the gravity of the

Chaple 101

eyes reddened. Trembling, he pulled out his

to rely on and no sign of her after such a long search,

the receptionist pointed outside. “Is

Carlisle saw Wanda entering the lobby, holding a black plastic bag.

me?” Wanda asked nervously as she entered the lobby.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255