Losing patience with the manager’s rambling, he scowled and subtly signaled Shawn.

Picking up on Holden’s cue, Shawn asked the manager, “How many security cameras do you have in this hotel?”

The manager pondered for a moment before replying, “Around 45.”

“Hand over all the surveillance footage,” Shawn said.

“Okay, but there’s something you should know.” The manager leaned forward and explained, “Due to some of the hotel’s equipment being out of order, only a few cameras are operational in certain areas.”

Throughout this exchange, Holden remained silent, his attention fixed solely on the surroundings, leaving Shawn to respond to the manager.

After a while, Holden’s bodyguards returned.

The lead bodyguard approached Holden and reported, “Mr.

Fredrick, we’ve inspected every room and found nothing out of the ordinary.”

Holden furrowed his brow and asked in a cold tone, “Are you certain you’ve inspected everywhere?”

The bodyguard paused, lowered his head, and admitted, “I apologize, Mr.

Fredrick.

presidential suite area on the top floor because the hotel has

the bodyguard’s words, he turned his head toward the manager, his eyes demanding

intense gaze, seemed

“Mr.

in

the lock there is broken and hasn’t been repaired

The manager’s voice trembled.

was worried Holden might question

Holden’s face remained expressionless.

E L A ‘s L I B R

the tension, Shawn said to

Fredrick is quite busy.

Just provide a solution.

need for more

catching the hint, wiped his sweaty forehead

to open the

move,

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