AS AUGUST heard the broken vase inside the room, he suddenly stood up and quickly went to the door. He tried to twist the doorknob and open it but it was locked inside. Fear and worry crept onto his body as he thought that something might happen between the two of them.

“What’s happening?” August asked, trying to communicate with either Charles or Maxine, but no one was answering.

Still, all of the people outside could hear the sounds of a broken vase. Even the maid and the two bodyguards with