Aurora stepped into the lounge elevator, her guards flanking her as the doors slid shut.
She stared straight ahead, calm and composed, though her mind briefly wandered back to the confrontation with Sophia.
The elevator descended swiftly, and moments later, the doors opened into the hotel lobby.
As Aurora stepped out with her guards, she heard a sharp hiss, like a snake spitting venom.
Her eyes darted to the side, where Madam Rossi, Lucas's mother, stood by the front desk, her face twisted in contempt.
Next to her was Lucas's sister, Nora, arms crossed and a sneer on her lips.
Nora didn't hesitate to make her thoughts known.
"I told you, Mum," she said, her tone dripping with disdain. "Look at her—already sharing beds with wealthy men to gain power and attention. It's just like I expected. And of course, she comes to this hotel."
