Chapter 130: Unraveling Secrets

William was heading towards the kitchen when he noticed Marcus’s phone lying unattended on the coffee table in the sitting room. It buzzed with a new message, drawing his attention. Out of curiosity and a growing sense of unease, he picked it up and glanced at the screen. “Meet me at the Grand Hotel by 8 PM. We need to talk. – Amelia” William’s heart sank. Amelia? What could she possibly have to discuss with Marcus? His mind raced with possibilities, each more troubling than the last. He made a decision that he needed to know the truth, he quietly returned the phone to its original position and made up his mind to follow Marcus. That evening, William discreetly followed Marcus to the Grand Hotel. He watched from a distance as Marcus entered the building, then waited a few minutes before slipping inside himself. The hotel lobby was bustling, but William’s focus was singular. He saw Marcus head toward the elevator and, with a sense of determination, he trailed behind, taking the next