The security guards immediately forced the raging crowd back, shoving bodies toward the exit as the guests murmured in shock. A few of the angriest were caught and restrained for the damage they had caused, their screams echoing through the hall as they were dragged away.
From her corner, Katherine watched the chaos with her arms folded, her painted lips curling into a dark smile. Satisfaction surged through her chest like fire. At last, one of her schemes against Alisha had landed.
Meanwhile, Alisha followed Dante out of the main hall in silence. His grip on her hand was firm, protective, but her mind buzzed with questions.
Dante didn't pause until they reached the upper floors of the building. He moved as though he already knew his way around, his strides purposeful. Without hesitation, he pushed open the door to a suite.
