"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 straight for

his throat erupted

guard by the back of the neck and pulling him close. "Was

the private estate, Dominic arrived, accompanied by several

women in elegant gowns and masks stood

they wanted to step outside but were unable to, trapped in place. "Open

"Yes, sir."

his men stepped forward, ready to break down the

itself. The ladies-already annoyed after being told earlier that the main entrance was broken-were taken

to voice their frustration, they were confronted by

and the women scattered

men moved

he ordered part of his team to locate and

on Vespera's side, the pounding on the door became

a word, she sprinted away, not

that Felicia had recognized her, but she couldn't

hurry," Vespera urged, giving Yasmine a

with any pretenses-she lifted her dress and climbed out, abandoning her

outside, she immediately moved to assist Rebecca through the

the last to

the window, they kicked off their heels and crouched

them up from there-but only if

the door burst open with

here to

room,

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