Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 82

"She comes here every month?" William's brow creased into a deep frown, his face contorting as if he'd tasted something foul.

"Yeah, that's common for small motels like ours near the university. Most of our guests are young couples. It's really nothing unusual," the receptionist explained.

"Thank you." William left the motel abruptly.

He sat in his car for several moments, filled with a suffocating sense of unease.

He rolled down the windows, desperate for some fresh air. After a few moments to compose himself, he called Joyce. "Hey, Mom. Something's come up. I won't be able to make it to dinner."

...

The bathroom's temperature seemed to plummet. Tiffany shivered, wrapping a damp towel tightly around herself and huddling in the corner furthest from the air vents. However, the cold gnawed at her.

Her phone rang sporadically, then fell silent, only to ring again and again.

After a while, Tiffany wasn't sure if the ringtone was real. Maybe it had never rung at all, and it was just a hallucination born from the relentless chill. If this continued, she really would freeze to death here tonight! Meanwhile, Vincent and Alex arrived at the girls' dormitory building.

Just as they were about to enter, the dorm supervisor, Madeline Burton, blocked their path. "Hey! This is a girls' dorm. Who are you looking for?"

for Tiffany," Alex

"Tiffany from room 3202?"

not sure if

could finish, Vincent cut

surprised look. How did he know Tiffany's room

said, her gaze settling on Vincent

Have you been

Once," Vincent admitted

tightened. So, Vicent really

her colleague, and this gentleman

he's the boss!" Madeline's demeanor

wonderful girl. Sensible polite, and well-behaved-one of the best! hadn't been

set her up with my

be possible for us to go in and check on her?" Alex

this hour. No boys allowed, I'm afraid. Perhaps you could try

"I've called repeatedly, with no answer. We're worried

too

help us? We