Chapter 54

Aiden took a moment to think after hearing Max's question. The woman had captured his attention. In the end, he replied, "Yes. I just want to talk to someone over there."

"Alright, I'll wait there," Max replied, pointing to the security room next to the golden gate behind him.

Aiden nodded and left Max immediately. Approaching the woman, when he was close enough, Aiden gently pulled her arm, causing her to turn to face him. The woman's eyes widened, surprised by the sudden touch on her arm.

"Wendy?" Aiden called.

"Who are you? It's quite audacious to touch a woman without permission," the woman said, promptly releasing Aiden's grip on her arm and jerking it away roughly.

"Her voice is different, I've got the wrong person," Aiden thought.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I mistook you for someone else. I apologize for my rudeness, Miss," Aiden said. The woman didn't acknowledge Aiden's apology; she simply left without saying a word.

Aiden let out a sigh, realizing that he deserved to be ignored like th