Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!

Gideon had called him earlier in the day, asking if he was coming to the party. Austyn knew Gideon was going to be at the hotel, but had not seen him till now. Gideon looked just as surprised. ‘What are you doing here?’ ‘I could ask you the same thing.’ Austyn raised an eyebrow. ‘My plus-one and a friend of mine are both missing. I couldn’t find them. Thought I’d come here and check out the footage.’ ‘That’s strange.’ ‘Don’t tell me you’re here for the same reason?’ Austyn nodded. ‘My wife has wandered off. Probably holed up somewhere taking a nap. She’s not answering her phone.’ ‘Your wife’s here? I’ve been wanting to meet her.’ ‘I can introduce you to her,’ Austyn said with a sigh, ‘once I find her.’ Both men went into the room. They watched the live camera feed of the banquet hall. Samson explained, ‘We value our guests’ privacy, so there cannot be too many cameras. You’ll only be able to see the hotel’s front entrance, the main door to the banquet hall and the lifts.’ Half an hour