Traces of Panic

The two bodyguards, with visible injuries and limping, returned from Vanmont Villa and knocked on the door of Wallace's study in the Adler residence.

“Come in,” Wallace called out.

The two men supported each other as they entered the room.

Wallace, deeply engrossed in reviewing documents, suddenly noticed their unusual state and furrowed his brows in confusion.

“What happened? Where's Hazel?”

“Ms.