Chapter 20 Don't Cry

Evan had long legs and was able to walk fast. Even though I hurriedly ran after him, I still couldn't catch up to him until I reached the first-floor lobby. Looking around at the lavish decor of the Royal Dining Hall, I tried to steady myself and quickly dialed Evan's number. However, the automated message told me his phone was off. My breath was caught in my throat. I tried calling Xavier next. The phone rang for a while but he didn't pick up. After a while, I saw him walking out of the elevator behind me. "Xavier," I rushed up to him, "do you know where Mr. Stafford went?" Xavier gave me a meaningful look. "Let's talk in the car," he said. "Okay." We walked to the parking lot, one after the other. I glanced inside the black Volvo, but Evan wasn't there. Had he headed back to the hotel already? Or had he gone out with the factory executives for other entertainment after the dinner? "Where exactly did Mr. Stafford go? I really need to see him," I asked again. Xavier pointed to