"You two go first."

Vespera directed Fawn to the window and helped her climb through. "Run, then call the police. Even if you get lost, just keep moving-get as far away as you can and find somewhere to hide."

"Okay, I understand," Fawn replied.

Though her body felt frozen with anxiety, she managed to force herself onto the windowsill. Just as she was about to jump down, she stopped and turned back.

"Miss, what's your name?"

"Go! Don't waste time with questions!" Vespera urged, pushing her out the window.

Every second mattered-they still had others to help get to safety.

Startled by Vespera's tone, Fawn didn't hesitate any longer. She quickly jumped down to the ground.

She had planned to ask for her name, thinking she'd express her gratitude later. This young woman was sharp, brave, and calm under pressure. She knew when to be gentle and when to be assertive-qualities that were truly admirable.

Soon, Fawn was already out the window.

On the other side of the building, Calvert crashed through a window and stormed into the banquet hall, already searching for them.

His expression grew dark as he took in the chaos. He grabbed a nearby guest and asked, "Who's the host here today?"

Startled by the sudden question, the guest pointed toward Emily, who was busy guiding people out.

Without wasting a second, Calvert charged toward her.

from a side door, heading

throat

by the back of the neck and

Dominic

the grand glass doors, several women in elegant gowns and masks stood in the dim light,

they wanted to step outside but were unable to, trapped

"Yes, sir."

few of his men stepped forward, ready to break

itself. The ladies-already annoyed after

their frustration, they were confronted by the sight of

and the

men moved

and disable the signal jammer, while he headed straight for the

Vespera's side, the pounding on the door became

Felicia wasted no time. Without a word, she sprinted away,

long ago that Felicia had recognized

hurry," Vespera urged, giving Yasmine a firm

didn't bother with any pretenses-she lifted her dress and climbed out, abandoning

to assist

was the last

them safely through the window, they kicked off their heels and crouched low, swiftly heading toward the flowerbeds that bordered

pick them up from there-but only if they

warning, the door burst open with a

here to

the room, only to

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