Chapter 35

Rose's POV

As the panic set in, I desperately searched for an escape route. The waiter, sensing my distress, furrowed his brow in concern. He glanced in the direction of the approaching voices and then back at me, his eyes filled with understanding.

"Let's go to the room, ma'am. He said and I nodded but he stopped midway and said, "Madam, if you're seeking refuge, I can offer you an alternative solution," he whispered discreetly.

"There's a passage that leads to a hidden room for the restaurant. It's seldom used, but it might serve as a temporary sanctuary for you until the coast is clear. For us to figure out what to do."

My heart raced with a mix of trepidation and gratitude. I nodded silently, trusting the waiter's instincts and knowledge of the layout of the building. He swiftly led me through a discreet door at the back of the restaurant, away from prying eyes and those who barged in.

We navigated narrow hallways, passing through dimly lit corridors, until we reached a small woo