Chapter 975 It resisted, locked from within.
"Linds, are you inside?" he knocked.
Silence greeted him.
A rare unease crept over him; his instincts whispered that Lindsey was in jeopardy.
Without pause, he lifted his leg and kicked at the door.
Despite his forceful attempts, the sturdy door of this lavish suite proved impervious, standing firm against his repeated kicks without yielding.
The sudden chiming of the doorbell interrupted his efforts.
The sound jarred his concentration.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFrustrated, Domenic crossed the room to the screen of video doorbell, spotting Jordan outside the door.
His arrival puzzled Domenic and his suspicion deepened.
Contemplating, he delayed opening the door.
A warm smile graced Jordan's face as he noticed Domenic.
Trailing behind him were a group of attendants and vigilant bodyguards, accompanied by Franklin.
Laden with a plethora of breakfast delights, the attendants wheeled in a cart.
Library "Domenic, Franklin informedof your wish for Lindsey to rest longer.
I feared she might skip breakfast and grow famished, hence the arrangement for breakfast delivery.
Domenic managed a smile.
"Much obliged, Grandpa.
Turning to the attendants, he instructed, "Set the breakfast on the dining table and depart afterward.
The attendants acknowledged with a nod, proceeding to unload an array of dishes from the cart and arrange them neatly on the table.
Jordan's gaze intensified.
"The culinary delights aboard are exquisite and must be savored warmly to retain their essence.
It's a special indulgence for Lindsey.
Ensure she partakes in its freshness.
Wake her at once.
Sensing Domenic's hesitation, Jordan signaled Franklin discreetly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFranklin, interpreting the cue, approached the bedroom door confidently, rapping on it assertively.
"Miss Stewart, your breakfast has arrived.
Silence met Franklin's call.
He knocked once more, more forcefully, yet the silence persisted.
"Domenic, she wouldn't typically sleep so soundly, soyonalny would shex Pranklin mentioned your absence last night.
Could there be cause for concern?" Jordan pretended to worry. scanning the room
"And where's Hendrix? Wasn't he with you? You entrusted him with Lindsey ve last night Could something have transpired?" His eyes were fixed on the closed bedroom door.
Domenic's eyes narrowed, a sudden tension gripping his heart.
Yet, he maintained a composed exterior.