The luxurious ballroom of a renowned hotel in a foreign country bustled with elegantly dressed guests, glowing with glamour. The main event following the industry summit had just begun.
Charles, dressed in a sleek black evening suit, was speaking in low tones with the heads of several international investment banks. His bearing was beyond reproach, yet his eyes reflected the cold white glow of his phone screen—the headline of a domestic financial breaking news was blindingly harsh.
Making an excuse to leave the party, he strode quickly to the terrace at the end of the corridor. A frigid wind hit his face, instantly stripping away the ballroom's warmth and hollow glamour.
"Tell me clearly. What is going on?"
After listening to Owen's brief report, Charles's jaw tightened.
"Where is she
