Chapter: 1417

"How is that possible? The security here is very tight; no unauthorized people should have been able to enter. Are you sure you didn't imagine it?"

Mindy, sensing something was amiss, questioned further, “Why did you come looking for us first?"

Why would a panicked Norah seek them out immediately?

Norah advanced steadily toward them, each step deliberate.

“Isn't it quiet here? Don't you think it's a perfect place to... settle things?"

Elsa feigned calmness and asked, "What are you planning to do?"

“To ensure you both stay silent permanently."

As Norah spoke, a chilling smile crept across her face, and her piercing gaze felt as sharp as daggers, sending shivers down their spines.

“Are you joking?" Mindy managed to say, just before Norah executed a precise karate chop to her neck, causing her to collapse silently.

Elsa screamed instantly, but before she could react further, a sharp pain in her neck sent her into unconsciousness.

Norah knew she had to conceal both Elsa and Mindy effectively.

Otherwise, they could jeopardize her plans.

She hoisted the unconscious women, skillfully dodged the surveillance cameras, and carried them to the room where she had already confined the man.

Seeing his terrified expression, Norah's smile twisted cruelly.

“I thought you might be lonely, so I brought you some company."

She then secured the two women just as she had the man.

"Be quiet. Don't scream," she instructed the man, her voice a sinister whisper, then turned and left.

The door closed silently behind Norah, and no one at the banquet noticed Elsa and Mindy missing.

When Norah reentered the party, Sean was visibly relieved, having been on the brink of searching for her upstairs.

Norah approached him with a compliant smile, and he nodded, his attention soon shifting.

When he looked at Marlene standing before him, a hint of impatience creased his brow.

“Miss Harrison, please stop pestering me. I've made myself clear; there's nothing left to discuss."

“Sean, it's Wilson. Marlene Wilson," Marlene corrected, her gaze filled with admiration. She dreamed of his face every night, unable to forsake her feelings for him.

"I know I shouldn't have interfered with your relationship with Norah. I'm here only to ask one thing," she said, her voice Lowering humbly.