Regina was walking towards the exit, her heart in turmoil, when she was intercepted by Kahan. “Regina, you are upset! What are you doing? Don't tell me you're leaving!"
She closed her eyes and nodded sadly, then stepped aside.
He took her arm. "What happened? And Quarin? Where did he go?"
She pursed her lips, then frowned and said, "Go find him in Monique's bedroom!" Then, escaping his grasp, she walked out.
*
In Karl's villa, only the bedside lamp in the bedroom was on. Jacques was in pajamas in front of the bed.
Karl was waiting for him under the sheets, in anticipation: "Come, bonbon, what are you waiting for?"
“One moment, darling. I send a message to Regina and I'll be right there!"
*
The girl was having Frédéric take her home when Jacques's message arrived, - Dear Regina, do
