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?”

with the attitude? I’m just following protocol.”

out to look for Wanda, guessing she

breakfast.

hotel, Carlisle spotted the parked cab and its driver enjoying

the driver saw Carlisle, he

girlfriend?” Carlisle asked

his head. “I went to refuel and grab breakfast. Didn’t

“Let’s look

around and drove down the streets, checking breakfast

sides.

was no sign of

but her phone

10:00 am, they returned to

front desk and asked, “Have you seen

“Is she really

Carlisle nodded grimly.

hard at the gravity of the situation. “You should

Chaple 101

Trembling, he pulled

on and no sign of her after such a long search, calling the

receptionist pointed outside. “Is that her?”

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

staring at me?” Wanda asked nervously as she

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