Gwyneth quickly shifted her attention.There were so many torture tools in the cabin, indicating the horrifying things that happened regularly here.She frowned as she thought of the woman who had scars all over her body and was in a fancy dress."Where is she? Why isn't she here?"Aubrey scanned the room but saw no one. She began to worry about that woman and wondered if the abuser had taken her away.Gwyneth was aware of her feelings. She asked softly, "Is anyone here?"Nobody replied to her question.She heard some noise coming from the bed not far away. She immediately fixed her gaze on the space under the bed.Victims frequently believed that hiding under the bed was the most secure place to hide from their abuser.Gwyneth could picture the woman shaking under the bed.She approached the bed slowly. She was able to see her dress from underneath, and sure enough, the material was the same as what she had seen in the garden.Gwyneth glanced at Aubrey and hinted that the w
Gwyneth approached the woman to get more information from her, but Aubrey panicked and dragged her out of the cabin."We need to leave now and get someone to help us," Aubrey said.Gwyneth creased her brow. She wanted to stay longer but was powerless to go against Aubrey, who was urging her to leave the cabin."Why are you so anxious? I want to pry out more information from her," Gwyneth grumbled as she walked."She's in such bad shape that asking her is pointless. I think we should find someone to help her. "Aubrey said, looking up at the night sky, "I'm worried that that man would show up and hurt us."Gwyneth pursed her lips and she thought to herself, 'She has a point. I'm not afraid of that guy, but I can't drag Aubrey down with me.'The two hurriedly walked away.A figure appeared in front of them out of nowhere when they were about to leave the garden. Aubrey jumped in fright.Gwyneth drew Audrey to her back to protect her because she was on high alert as she observed
"The hotel is completely enclosed. I doubt she could travel very far. Relax, perhaps she just ran away again," Gwyneth reassured her.Even though Aubrey was a little upset, she still nodded in agreement.She explained to Herman, "She was here earlier, but no one is here now. So you didn't see anyone when we asked you here."It did not bother Herman. He said, "If everything is precisely as you describe, I'll have my staff keep an eye on things. Still, we need to look into the reason she is here."Aubrey nodded, prior to departing with Gwyneth.Gwyneth said in a low voice as she passed Herman, "Mr. Newman, that woman is real. I think you need to put in some effort when managing your hotel.""Of course, but nothing is confirmed at this point. We need to back up our claims with evidence," Herman replied with a smile.Gwyneth remained silent as she walked out of the cabin.Herman shut the door after casting a quick glance at the well-organized cabin.He received a call from Hayden
Liam scowled when he sensed there was a problem.Herman sincerely stated, "Since both Luther Corporation and AMC Group's proposals were on par, I've chosen to keep them both."The crowd started to mutter, wondering how the winner would be determined.Subconsciously, Liam glanced at Gwyneth.She did, however, pay close attention to Herman's movements.In anticipation of Herman's response, Liam clenched his hands.Herman suggested, "I would like to propose that these two companies compete in a final round."Gwyneth gave a small chuckle. Things were complicated, as one might expect.Following the end of the event, everyone left in an orderly manner."I have something to say to you," Liam called out to Gwyneth.He received a chilly glance from Gwyneth.Liam said while furrowing his brows, "Herman is up to something. He suggested the final round to intensify our conflict and turn us against each other."Gwyneth found it amusing. She retorted, "Our abilities speak for us in the b
Due to her withdrawal from the project, Gwyneth did not participate in the final round of bidding.When Aubrey learned of this, she knocked on her door and asked bewilderedly, "Why did you withdraw from the bidding?""I've always done things by listening to my heart. I quit because I think your advice made sense," Gwyneth replied calmly as she sipped coffee on the couch."I thought you were really into this project, but you just handed it over to someone else," Aubrey said, shaking her head a little."Do you want me to win this project?" Gwyneth chuckled and rebutted.Aubrey shook her head after giving it some thought. She pretended to be shivering and answered, "There are too many strange things happening in this hotel. I think we should forget it."Gwyneth cracked up when she saw how terrified she seemed."Don't you get bored from staying in your room all day?" Aubrey abruptly asked rhetorically.Gwyneth looked at the nice weather outside. She figured she did not have much
The group held their breath and listened attentively to the sounds in the parking garage.Suddenly, they heard a noise.Aubrey exclaimed, "It's coming from there!"Gwyneth abruptly turned in the direction of the noise. The noise appeared to originate from a door on the floor."The sounds are coming from underground. I think she's down there." Gwyneth calmly analyzed.Before Aubrey could respond, Gwyneth had already made her way down to the basement.Henry guarded Aubrey by staying close by. He also caught up with Gwyneth.The sounds of someone struggling became audible as Gwyneth unlocked the basement door."Over there!" Gwyneth yelled and hurried downstairs.The group went into the dark basement.Henry used his phone to light up a small area.Aubrey's eyes widened in surprise.They saw a woman in front of them. Her mouth was taped, and her hands and feet were bound.A glint of excitement and hope appeared in her eyes as soon as she saw the group. She struggled violently
"What exactly is this faux Herman trying to accomplish?" Gwyneth murmured thoughtfully.Her face took on a worried expression as she suddenly remembered something.She rarely showed this kind of expression, so Aubrey was surprised."What's with your expression?" Aubrey asked anxiously.Gwyneth knitted her brows tightly and said, "There is truth in Liam's claim that there is something fishy about this. If there is something wrong with this president, then this hotel has a problem, and so does the project!"Aubrey and Henry both gasped. They had never expected things to progress in this manner.There was no time to lose, so Gwyneth asked Henry, "Do you know where Liam is right now? I must tell him the whole truth."Henry was flustered. He thought back to his morning conversation with Liam, his friend, who would sign the contract today."Speak!" Gwyneth appeared anxious, but she made an effort to restrain her feelings and remain composed."Liam. He's signing the contract, and I
Gwyneth was at once amused and angry to hear Liam brag, though she was mostly exasperated. Making a face just then, she turned to leave.Seeing that she was giving him the cold shoulder, Liam hurried after her. He kept an eye on Gwyneth's pretty face from the side as they walked, feeling quite content as he asked, "Weren't you worried about me just now, dear? You're walking so quickly I swear you're trying to dump me.""I have no reason to stay since you're fine," she said coolly, feeling rather irked that she had worried over nothing.Liam frowned as he sensed her displeasure while he sweet-talked her at the same time. Gwyneth kept a straight face, though she was slowing down and listening. Just then, they ran into Henry and the others at the hotel lobby. Aubrey hurried to Gwyneth once she spotted her with Liam. She spared the latter a glance and could guess right then that he was fine.Turning back to Gwyneth, she asked, "What happened?""He saw through Herman Newman's pla