Learning that Elinor had led Ace and the gang to the VIP dining hall, Matthews wasted no time—she bolted straight for the emergency stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. The stairwell had been purposefully designed with long quarter landings, creating open gaps in the center. Without hesitation, Matthews stepped into the empty space and launched herself upward, flying straight to the floor where the VIP dining hall was located, fully prepared to legally make Ace her bitch tonight.
Moments after she disappeared, the emergency stairwell door creaked open again. This time, it was Sir Beyton. He hurriedly flew up the stairs with a stormy look on his face. His subordinates had been spooked by some unknown teenager. And considering that said teenager had managed to waltz into the VIP dining hall and sit down for a meal like he owned the place, Beyton had no choice but to take the situation very seriously.
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