Back at the Mar Azura, the gala had resumed once the lights were restored. Even though it was already one in the morning, some guests continued to mingle in the ballroom as if nothing had happened, unwilling to waste the final night of their business trip. Others had drifted to the balconies for a cigar or retired for the night.
Far from the ballroom, Nigel was frantically searching for his boss. She had disappeared after excusing herself to the restroom. He was growing increasingly worried after multiple calls and messages went unanswered, something entirely unlike her.
After asking around, he first went to the same restroom where Aliana had been attacked. But after calling her name several times and after receiving no response, he was forced to move on.
Releasing a heavy sigh, he wondered if she was in another part of the property or had simply retired for the evening. Regardless, he decided to check her suite one last time before heading to his own room.
