Victoria’s gaze swept the room, darting toward the large bed. But the room was silent. The suite was completely empty.
"Damn it!" she hissed.
Her breath came in frustrated gasps as she found nothing. She was completely unaware that for Elena’s security and comfort, the cunning Julian had booked two rooms side-by-side; they were actually staying in room 1010.
With hands trembling from agitation, Victoria reached into her purse and dialed Julian’s number, intent on demanding an explanation for his whereabouts. At the same time, inside room 1010, his phone on the nightstand began to ring.
He sat comfortably against the headboard, his shirt unbuttoned, merely staring at the screen with a cold, mocking smirk.
Elena, oblivious that Victoria was lurking in the corridor, had already stepped
