Chapter 1096:

Meanwhile, Carrie’s maid returned after moving the car. As she approached the restroom, she stopped in her tracks. Carrie was gone. So was the nurse from earlier. Instead, a new nurse stood in front of the door with a sign next to her that read: “Out of Order.” Panic hit instantly. The maid rushed forward.

The nurse stretched out an arm, blocking her path. “Sorry, this restroom’s under repair. You’ll need to use another.”

“There was someone inside just now!” the maid snapped. “What do you mean ‘under repair?’”

She raised her voice, calling, “Ms. Campbell? Ms. Campbell, are you in there?”

The nurse frowned, clearly annoyed. “Everyone’s already left. Who are you looking for?”

The maid quickly pulled out her phone and showed a photo. “This is Ms. Campbell. She’s an actress. You’d recognize her.”

expression shifted slightly. “Oh. Carrie? Yeah, I saw her earlier. She left with another nurse—they went for a CT scan.”

without knowing the layout, it could take

think twice, thanked the nurse, and jogged

By the

Order” sign, tossed it under her arm, and strolled off toward a different

stop her—the security cameras

couch, dressed in a black silk loungewear set. The usual air of refined elegance was gone—replaced by a colder, sharper edge. He radiated a quiet

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full spread of fine dishes. Red wine was breathing in a crystal decanter, the deep crimson

at his side, speaking cautiously. “Mr.

of wine, took a slow sip, then

Even with the woman he cared about in danger, Daxton looked unfazed—as if this were all just

under him, Daxton felt more machine than man—detached,

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