Nolan's back was to the camera, and his face was blurred on the screen. Other than Janina and the few others in the know, no one in the ballroom knew his identity.
Janina couldn't wait any longer. She was terrified that old woman would do something irreversible to Nolan.
Gathering evidence was important, but Nolan's safety was paramount. They already had enough to put Yates, Jacqueline, and Lynn behind bars for a long time.
So, as Maggie restored the live feed for all to see, Janina, Maggie, Melody, and Wendy prepared to storm the room and catch them in the act.
Displaying the feed was meant to expose the three criminals to everyone. No matter where they went, they would be recognized and reviled.
Now, with their crimes well-documented, it was time to intervene.
They didn't need to watch the big screen; the feed was still live on Janina's phone. The four of them quickly reached the door to Nolan's room.
They didn't knock immediately. Instead, they pressed themselves against the wall, eyes glued to the phone's screen.
Inside, Lynn was sitting on the sofa, patting Nolan's face, trying to wake him.
Nolan wanted to keep feigning unconsciousness, but the woman's slaps were surprisingly strong. A sharp, stinging pain spread across his cheek.
He had no choice but to open his eyes, looking around with a feigned confusion. He hadn't met Lynn before, but he was sure she had to be the one behind it.
Though he despised the woman before him, Nolan knew he couldn't act rashly. He still didn't understand her motive.
He couldn't figure it out. Sure, he was handsome, but Lynn was a wealthy woman. If she wanted a handsome man, she didn't need to resort to such sordid, expensive methods.
There were countless male escorts at high-end clubs—chiseled, tall, with stunning faces. For a tenth of the price she was paying, she could find someone much better than him.


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