「The next day.」
Faye Vaughn arrived at The Elysian Hotel early.
She had everything prepared and was in her room, practicing her disguise.
By the time Wyatt Hawthorne sent her a private message, she had already taken on the appearance of "Audrey Kensington."
"Miss Kensington, I've arrived at the restaurant."
Faye Vaughn pushed open the door, stepped into the hotel elevator, and replied, "I'll be right there."
After exiting the elevator, she looked toward the Western restaurant from a distance. Wyatt Hawthorne was dressed in a bespoke suit, looking tall and dashing, exuding an air of nobility and dominance.
She didn't rush over to him.
She called Vincent Hawthorne first, her voice full of apology. "Vincent, I am so sorry, something urgent came up. I'm going to be a little late."
On the other end of the line, Vincent Hawthorne was silent for a moment before asking, "How late will you be?"
Faye Vaughn simply replied, "As soon as I can."
