Audrey's gaze remained fixed on her phone, but her attention was entirely focused on the activities in the corridor.
The room was filled with nothing but the faint hum of the air conditioner. Neither of them uttered a word.
Intermittently, the corridor offered up the sounds of footsteps and hushed conversations, but most of the time, it was tranquil.
After approximately half an hour had elapsed, a commotion suddenly erupted in the corridor. The hotel manager from earlier appeared with a group of individuals.
At the forefront were a middle-aged woman and a young girl in her early twenties.
Trailing behind them were several individuals, including journalists wielding cameras.
