With that, he held my hand and brought me out of the house. The old man parted his mouth, seemingly wanted to say something, but no words came out.

After we were out of the Crest Residence, silence ensued all the way to the hotel.

When he turned off the engine, Ashton looked towards me and said, “It’s getting late. Rest well tonight. The Crest family is finding her. I’m sure Summer will be alright.”

I looked at him and felt angry suddenly. I got out of the car and went straight into the hotel.

The receptionist smiled and greeted, “Hi. How may I help you?”

“I’d like a room, please.” I put my credit card and my ID card on the counter.

However, she did not take my cards. Instead, she looked at Ashton who was standing behind me.

He came to my side and looked at the receptionist. “There’s no need for another room. I’ve booked a room for us.”

Apparently, his words were directed at me.

The receptionist smiled awkwardly and handed my cards back to me. “Miss, here are your cards.”

I frowned at her. “Why does a five-star hotel let customers check-in without their ID cards?”

heard what I said, she raised her

gave her my cards and insisted, “Please give

hesitated for a moment before she finally yielded

and stayed silent

key, I entered the elevator with him, and the

it out instead of shutting each other down. But still, neither of us was willing to speak

we reached my room, I entered first and stood at

he scowled and looked at me with displeasure. “Scarlett, do

back and said

him out, slammed the door shut, and locked it

cost a hundred thousand per night was cosy. It had a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Even though it was not as spacious as the

them because all I could think of now

the matter?” John sounded as if he had

clock and it was only then did I realize that

picked up the call, I might as well tell him the

to the point. “Can you ask Uncle Louis to help me to contact the local authorities at W City? Summer has been missing for more than seventy-two hours and the Crest

Summer brought a lump to my throat

with Uncle Louis right away and I’m sure we will find Summer. Don’t worry.” He sounded

warmth washed over me as tears started to well up

much, John,” I replied

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