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

to look for Wanda, guessing

breakfast.

parked cab and its driver enjoying breakfast.

soon as the driver saw Carlisle, he put down

girlfriend?” Carlisle asked urgently.

head. “I went to refuel and grab breakfast. Didn’t your girlfriend stay with you?”

“Let’s

quickly turned the car around and drove down the streets, checking breakfast spots

sides.

several streets, there was no sign of

tried calling her multiple times, but her

10:00 am, they returned to

desk and asked, “Have you seen a lady with short

“Is she really

Carlisle nodded grimly.

of the situation. “You should call the police, she

Chaple 101

reddened. Trembling, he pulled out his

footage to rely on and no sign of her after such a long search, calling the police seemed to be Carlisle’s only

the receptionist pointed outside. “Is that

Wanda entering the lobby, holding a

you staring at me?” Wanda asked nervously as

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