Chapter 138 Jarrett didn't dare utter another word.
Kieran immediately stepped out when the car stopped outside the Echo City Hotel. Recognizing Kieran, the hotel staff quickly approached and said, "Mr. Sutton, may I..." ""Beat it!" The employee was startled by Kieran's harsh tone.
Jarrett quickly followed Kieran, whispering, "She's in room 8302 on the third floor." Kieran headed for the elevator, searching for the room number 8302.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStanding before the door, Kieran hesitated to enter.
Just as Jarrett was about to swipe the keycard, Kieran grabbed it out of his hands.
After a moment's pause, lacking the courage to open the door, Kieran finally took a deep breath, swiped the card, and listened as the door unlocked.
What met his eyes was a spotlessly clean room.
"Where is she?" Kieran furrowed his brow in confusion.
Jarrett was as stunned. "But... she should be here! I checked earlier. She was here." "Find out what happened!" "Right away." Jarrett immediately went downstairs to have the staff investigate.
Meanwhile, unable to reach Eloise by phone, Freya sent Eloise a message to meet up.
Soon after, there ca flurry of footsteps outside the door.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFreya frowned, asking, "What's going on outside?" "It looks like your fiancé sent people to catch you in the act." "What?" Freya was shocked. She remembered how she had von registered at the front desk earlier, and it all clicked. "You booked two rooms?" Considering how much pull Kieran had in Echo City, there was no way he wouldn't be able to find her unless Preston had booked two rooms ahead of tto trick her into registering for the wrong one "Since everything's settled, we'll meet again then." Preston got up, ready to leave. Freya said, "If you leave, what about me?"
"Ms. Dawson, that's an interesting question. If I'm gone, what concern it of mine what happens to you?" A smirk played at the corner of Preston's mouth. is As Preston opened the door to leave, Freya's face darkened instantly. That damn sly fox!
Preston stepped out of the room, and right by the elevator heraruntom Kieran, who had been asking around. Preston teased, "What's this, Mr. Sutton? Decided to play detective?" Seeing Preston and Hans, Kieran coldly demanded, "Where's Freya?" "Ms. Dawson?" Preston feigned confusion, turning to Hans. "Hans, have you seen Ms. Dawson?" "Nope." Hans's reply was brisk.
Kieran said, "My people toldshe ther was here with you, Mr. Tyler, so sent to have a look. Ah, I see." someone Preston extended a hand, and Hans passed Freya's ID to Kieran.