Chapter 1603

Ariana didn’t dwell on the encounter.

After a short pause, she pretended to feel unwell and left the banquet hall, furrowing her brow.

Knowing Bennett had people watching her, she acted convincingly, aware that they would follow her.

As expected, Bennett’s people were on her tail when she left the banquet hall.

Not knowing the area well, she navigated the maze-like corridors, finally losing them and slipping into the bathroom.

Fraser’s “109” clearly meant it was a room number.

Situated in the same corridor as the bathroom, the room was the first room around the corner.

But getting to that room directly wasn’t an option.

The first floor was bustling with people, making it hard for her to move around without being noticed.

So, she needed to plan while staying hidden in the bathroom.

Her gaze landed on the bathroom window.

An idea sparked-maybe she could reach room 109 through the window.

Feeling hopeful again, Ariana hopped onto the sink to check the window.

hopes sank when she saw it was barred

realized she had to

then, Bennett’s people knocked on the bathroom door, asking, “Miss Edwards, are

long and worried someone might barge in, Ariana hurriedly

I’ll be out soon.

the toilet several times to simulate the sound of using the bathroom, washed her hands, and exited, pretending

“I’m sorry,” she said.

“I have a stomachache.

worries, Miss Edwards,” one of the men

the restroom, just let

have

eyed her suspiciously as

sneaking

just really needed

very anxious and

with them

another stomachache and rushed to the

pale appearance led Bennett’s people to believe she was genuinely sick, and they didn’t question her further, though

said

wait for you

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