A few moments later, I finished my bath.
My eyes were filled with resolve. The weight of my situation was heavy, but my mind was clear as I decided on my next move.
Stepping out, I noticed a crisp shirt and trousers laid out on the bed. It seemed Vale had left them behind for me—a silent reminder of her reach. Without hesitation, I dressed in the forest-green shirt and black trousers, tying my hair back into a sharp ponytail before stepping out with practiced ease.
At the door stood two striking women in professional suits, their expressions carved from stone as they stared blankly into the void.
'Is every woman in this place a masterpiece?' I wondered, quickening my pace.
