Arkadi came downstairs and headed towards the first-floor living room. He opened the door slightly, peeked inside, and called Sergei's name.
When he got no reply, he entered to check but found that it was empty. "Where could he have gone now? I told him not to move too much until his wound heals," he muttered to himself and sighed before walking back into the hallway.
Spotting a maid walking up the hall, Arkadi waved at her, causing the maid to stop and bow slightly in greeting. "Good day to you, sir."
"Likewise," Arkadi replied. "Have you seen Sergei around? Mr Ivan's bodyguard? Tall, muscular with a serious looking face."
The maid nodded. "Yes, sir. I saw him in the garage while I was coming in."
"Thank you," Arkadi nodded back before heading towards the mansion's main door, stepping outside.
