"He's alive. Get him to the ER stat," Ottilie instructed after examining Mike's wounds. They matched the assassin's dagger precisely.
Ambushing Mike must have been how he got inside.
Ottilie quickly debriefed Dorian over the phone.
Just listening made his blood run cold.
If not for Ottilie staying there under his orders to watch Mia, the outcome didn't bear thinking about.
"You did very well, Ottilie. I will reward you properly when I return," Dorian said gravely, "But remain vigilant until I'm back with Mrs. Crawford. Keep Mia and Aiden safe."
"Understood."
After hanging up, Ottilie watched Mike whisked away for treatment.
She hurried back inside, where blood pooled crimson across the pristine white marble.
The assassin writhed below, blinded and wailing, as blood streamed from his punctured eyes.
Ottilie spared him one icy glance before ascending the stairs swiftly.
Jaxson had brought Mia and Aiden back to their rooms.
Ottilie saw outside Mia's door lingering Paul with a pale face.
"Don't worry, Paul. The threat's contained. Get some rest," Ottilie said before knocking at Mia's door.
"Who was he here to kill?" Paul asked pointedly.
Ottilie met his gaze. "Surely not us two."
Paul got the hint.
Jaxson opened up, relief flooding his face at the sight of Ottilie.
"Thank God for you today, otherwise..."
He choked up, unable to fathom Mia and Aiden harmed on his watch.
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