. Instead, she glanced at him again as if assessing something. "Not exac

hes to wear-something more than..." Anna trails off, her fi

s before responding w

hair swinging in front of Marcel's face as she strides past him, ascending the jet'

e is loaded onto the jet-Anna taking far more t

ell-maintained interior filled with subtle floral scents-all meant to provide a luxurious experi

ng up-not to engage in conversation but only to ensure he's still there. The only times she

e stem," she says, glancing at him with a dis

he says. Even then, her expression barely softens. Instead, she simply nod

e places the glass back down and clasps his hands together, of

*

vate airport. Marcel watches the view outsi

seat. She picks up a small white purse, slides her p

n't sure of the exact model. The sleek vehicle gleams under the su

. Marcel follows suit, settling int

much better. Marcel decides to stay silent and do nothing aside sta

oice. Anna is preoccupied with her pho

ading them to an extravagant five

the elite. The towering structure, adorned with gold acc

ng lot, Anna steps out first. M

glow. Plush velvet seating lines the space, accompanied by intricately carved wooden tables and fresh floral

Anna strides straight to the recep

rs a warm smile. "Welcome, ma'

if remembering something, she glances at Marcel befo

suites available on all levels. Could you specify which one you'

e stabbing her finger again

inputting the request. "And h

y or

ross the keyboard before she looks up. "T

a pro

ht, Anna slides her ca

t swipes it. Within moments, a so

t, Anna spends ten thousand

along with two sleek, black keycards.

room keys," the

"Alright." Then, without further conver

*

carrying them to one of th

ing as if carried by the wind. Marcel follows closely behind,

r. She swipes her keycard against the scann

urns to Marcel, holdin

wn. Just match the number on the card to the door, and tha

steps inside her suite, th

With his eyes scanning the corridor, he walks furth

card. Anothe

ill fixed in his spot. Questions echoes in his mi

t leave his lips a

is eve