"Mr. Hampton, I've reserved the Elysian Room for you at Atlas Hotel. Mr. Hampton, Ms. Hampton, this way,
please.”
The owner of Atlas Hotel greeted Nigel and Carly enthusiastically as he led them toward the room.
Carly was nervous, excited, and a little afraid. "Dad, is Mom here yet?"
Nigel's expression remained unreadable. "We'll know when we go inside."
"Mr. Hampton, Ms. Hampton, we've arrived. This is the Elysian Room," the hotel owner said, opening the door.
As Carly stepped in, she called out, "Mom!"
The room was empty. Fiona hadn't arrived yet.
Nigel glanced at the time. "There's still a little while before the agreed time. Carly, take a seat and wait."
Carly nodded. "Alright."
Just then, a melodious ringtone rang through the air. It was a call for Nigel.
"Carly, I'm going to take this call," Nigel said, heading toward the door.
"Alright," Carly replied.
She began fiddling with the hem of her long dress, then quickly stood up and went
to the restroom to check if her lipstick had smudged.
Soon after, a graceful, radiant figure appeared ahead. Fiona had arrived.
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rose. Despite being in her 40s,
looked no older than a woman in her 20s. As she walked, she caught the attention of everyone around her.
Fiona hurried forward, and at that moment, Carly turned a corner. The two collided.
"Sorry, | didn't mean to—" Fiona began.
Carly immediately snapped, "Watch where you're going! Don't you look where you're walking? You've stained my
dress!"
Fiona had initially planned to apologize, but she smirked upon seeing Carly's spiteful expression. "Miss, we both
share the blfor this collision. You're just as responsible as | am, don't you think?"
Carly glared at Fiona. "What kind of attitude is that? Do you have any idea how much this dress costs? You've
ruined it! I'l make you regret this!"
Fiona raised an eyebrow. "Such arrogance."
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Fiona laughed bitterly. "It's my first day back, and | met a real oddball. You actually have the nerve to accuse me
of being a mistress? Do you even know who | am?"
Carly raised an eyebrow. "Who exactly are you?"