Jerry shook his head. "Based on the leads provided by Mr. Rhodes, we conducted surprise inspections of all the hotels, but we didn't find her."

"I've already reported the situation to Mr. Warren at the Jayrodale Police Department. If even he can't find her, then it'll be a real problem."

Michael frowned, visibly unsettled. "That's strange. Troy was just captured—there's no way Ruby could've sensed it and escaped so quickly."

Tiana snapped, "Shut up. Do you think everyone's as incompetent as you? Keep searching for that wretch! After the loss she's caused the Rhodes family, I won't rest until she's torn to pieces!"

…

Meanwhile, Lauren lingered at the Moonlit Sanctuary until late at night before reluctantly returning home.

The moment she stepped inside and turned on the lights, Tiana was already there, like a ghost waiting in the darkness.

Lauren wasn't surprised. She said calmly, "Please leave. I need to rest."

Without a word, Tiana strode forward, pulled up Lauren's sle