**Collapsed 336**
**Chapter 336**
**AUTHOR’S POV.**
*.45%*
**50 your hero**
As the elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, they stepped into the suite, a world apart from the bustling chaos outside. The corridor that stretched beyond the entrance was immaculate, almost unnaturally pristine, as if it had been polished just for them.
Ace, with a casual flick of his head, surveyed the neutral-toned hallway, an unspoken invitation to explore this sanctuary.
“This entire building is our safe house,” Ace declared, his voice light yet reassuring. “So, we can breathe easy here. No neighbors to bother us, no disturbances, and definitely no loud music.” He cast a sideways glance at Lucian, who merely rolled his eyes in response, a familiar gesture between them that spoke volumes.
With a flourish, Ace opened the door to the suite, ushering them inside.
The living area was everything one would expect from a luxurious penthouse—tastefully arranged couches that beckoned for relaxation, a low coffee table that held an array of contemporary art pieces, and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the subtle scent of neutral candles that flickered gently in the background.
A striking wall of floor-to-ceiling windows dominated one side, offering an unobstructed view of the sprawling city below.
Violet’s eyes widened in awe as she absorbed the scene. “Wow, this looks like a penthouse,” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with wonder.
Ace beamed with pride. “Because it is! Come, there’s something I want to show you.”
He led them closer to the expansive window. Violet stepped forward, squinting at the skyline that glittered in the sunlight, her gaze drifting down to the street where the entrance of the bar was visible, the very place they had entered just moments ago.
“Isn’t that… isn’t that—” she began to ask, her voice trailing off in disbelief.
“Yup, that’s the bar we came through,” Ace interjected, finishing her thought with a grin.
“But how can it be… it’s down there? We—we went down. Aren’t we supposed to be on a lower floor?” Her confusion was palpable, a mix of curiosity and surprise.
Ace chuckled lightly, his amusement evident. “As I mentioned, this whole setup is designed to create that illusion. We weren’t actually going down; we were going up. And yes, what you’re seeing in the distance is indeed the bar. That’s just one of the entrances. There’s another one we can use next time. But if we ever feel like we’re being followed, we’ll definitely come through the bar entrance.”
Violet’s eyes sparkled with childlike excitement, her earlier confusion forgotten. “This is so cool!”
Ace’s grin widened, a mix of smug satisfaction and enthusiasm. “Then you’re definitely going to love your room.”
He turned to Lucian, seeking his approval with a nod.
Lucian responded with a slow, deliberate nod, his expression serious yet approving. “Go ahead.”
With that, Ace sprang into action. “Alright then, follow me!” He took Violet’s hand, guiding her down a short corridor that led to the bedrooms. His voice floated back to Lucian, light and cheerful. “You’re going to love it!”
Lucian remained behind, watching them disappear down the hall, before turning his gaze back to the window. Outside, the city moved on, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing on the horizon, a thunderhead gathering ominously in the distance.

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