Chapter 789
That inadvertent glance sent shivers down my spine and made the hairs on my neck stand up. I stood still and tried not to show any reaction, but my heart was pounding intensely, and a sense of panic crept in I made a conscious effort to stay composed.
On the fifteenth floor, the man squeezed out from behind me and walked out of the elevator. His tall, slender figure gradually disappeared as the elevator doors closed, and I never saw his face.
My room was on the twenty-third floor. When the elevator reached my floor, there were only a few people left inside. I stepped out, followed by the hotel staff. He escorted me to my room and turned to leave. I quickly closed the door behind him.
I urgently called Atlas and asked him to come to my room.
We had kept the news of our marriage confidential, so Atlas had been assigned to another room on the top floor.
He quickly appeared at my door. I pulled him inside and looked at him nervously. I quietly told him, “Atlas, I saw someone from the organization in Jitador.”
My words caught Atlas off guard. He focused on my face, asking, “Are you sure?”
“Positive. He left the elevator on the fifteenth floor,” I nodded firmly.
He frowned and immediately made a phone call.
Shortly after, Dylan swiftly arrived at our room. Atlas gave him a meaningful look, and Dylan immediately began a thorough inspection of the room, paying meticulous attention to every detail. After his complete sweep, he shook his head at Atlas.
Atlas then instructed me, “Call Ivanna and ask her where they’re staying.”
I followed his instructions. On the phone, Ivanna told me that they needed a quiet place because of work. They weren’t at the Bourdamun Hotel. They were at a chain hotel just across the street. Atlas took my phone and instructed her to reserve several rooms for us there. After ending the call, he turned to me and said, “Go change, then we’ll head to the banquet hall.”
He instructed Dylan, “Do a thorough investigation, especially of the guests on the fifteenth floor.”
I chose a professional pantsuit for convenience and a touch of formality, then quickly changed in the bathroom.
Atlas nodded approvingly and held my hand as we headed out. I felt a little nervous.
This must be a big event if those people wanted to cause trouble here. The attendees were all big shots, and any disturbance could lead to unimaginable consequences. My palms started sweating from fear.
“Relax, don’t be so nervous. There are tight security measures in place, and our people are professionals. е Let’s not make a move until we have a clearer picture. They won’t act tonight, even if they are up to something.”
“I’m worried that if something happens… Everyone here is…” I looked at him hesitantly.
Atlas reassured me softly, “Dylan will handle the emergency measures here.”
I nodded and took a deep breath, feeling reassured with him by my side.
Atlas and I arrived quietly at the banquet hall on the second floor. It was filled with important guests for the groundbreaking ceremony. This event was being held primarily to present a live report on
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Bourdamun’s recent achievements.
We sat at the main table after entering, and people enthusiastically applauded as soon as they saw us. The meeting officially started with our spokesperson, Ryan, delivering a presentation.
I sat below, observing the dynamics of the banquet hall, trying to carefully watch the people coming and going. However, I still hadn’t seen that particular man.
After the meeting, it was time for
everyone to eat. The venue seemed to have more security, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I trusted Dylan especially considering the heightened security measures place.
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The banquet proceeded with lively conversation, as most attendees stayed at this hotel. The post-meeting banquet was usually more relaxed, allowing for open discussion and laughter. Guests came to us to talk, eager to share their thoughts on the projects in their respective areas. Gradually, I began to relax.
A young receptionist approached me, smiling, and whispered a few words.