CHAPTER 48
Author: Frenkie
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Rose ignored the lady’s counsel again, her hands still trying out the buttons on the elevator.

She was doomed. If she turned back, someone would definitely recognize her. She could feel that more people were already on the floor and the risk of her being discovered was getting higher. The veil she used to cover her head wouldn't be able to save her. Everyone knew Brody also - there was no way out!

But, BOOM!

The elevator sprang open, its shaft humming with a thrum of machinery.

“Come on, get in,” she whispered to Brody.

Rose and Brody got into the elevator. Rose’s eyes were closed as she tried to cope with the pressure. One more move and the elevator would lead them to the subway which was going to be their escape route.

Rose hoped that they were not seen by the woman. She assumed that she must have been one of the hotel staff.

But she was wrong.

The hotel staff sprung up in a shout. “Raise the alarm, call the securities, there is a kidnapping situation.”

Other staff members went up t
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