Arlene's POV
The situation has grown more complex than I anticipated. Logic suggests I should feel relieved about leaving the beach house after recent events, yet that relief remains elusive. Carolyn City represents uncharted territory for me. During my tenure with Royal Keller, my assignments were confined to European destinations. While I was aware of events in this location, Gianna consistently dismissed them as minor occasions suitable for junior staff. Looking around now, this hardly seems like a minor venue for someone with my experience.
Despite the late hour, the streets pulse with activity, and the affluence of the crowd is unmistakable. This energy calls to something I had forgotten - the vitality of crowds, urban landscapes, and the stunning diversity of people surrounding me in every direction.
