Kalina sat perched on the expansive bed, her legs crossed beneath her, swathed in a pristine white robe. In her grasp, she clutched her phone, her thumb hesitating over Aiden's contact once more. Concern gnawed at her; his continued unresponsiveness was unlike him. The impulse to reach out to Dominique, to enlist his help in unraveling the mystery, flickered briefly but was extinguished by her reluctance to disrupt his workday.
A soft knock punctuated her thoughts, prompting her to call out, "Come in." Anticipating the familiar faces of Tabitha or perhaps Eva, the younger housekeeper, Kalina was taken aback when the door swung open to reveal two impeccably dressed men. Eva led the way, her arms laden with shopping bags and a suitcase.
"These are the gentlemen who will assist you in getting ready," Eva announced with a hint of formality.
