Valeria

Sir Lin left the Imperial Hotel after he couldn't get Moses' forgiveness.

His financial crises continued to grow worse that it forced him to go on the run to avoid being confronted by bank agents.

The VIP patrons were thrown into a panic as they were unable to tell who among them was the next target.

This was precisely what Moses wanted.

The more unsettled the VIP patrons were, the more likely they would lose faith in the hotel and leave.

With Madame Aurora distracted by John Smith, she won't notice her business crumbling bit by bit.

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Later that evening, Madame Aurora arranged for John Smith to be taken out on a ride across the metropolis.

“The hotel would cover up the expenses,” Madame Aurora told Moses. “I don't want to risk John Smith growing bored in my hotel. Let him take some fresh air and look at the city lights.”

Moses nodded. “I understand, Madame Aurora. Would I be the one to accompany him?”

Madame Aurora snapped. “Of course not, you idiot. Valeria would do tha