Chapter 108: THE ROYAL BETA'S FURY

"Where have you been?" Archer’s voice cracked with panic as he approached Xina, flanked by Gallahan and Noah. His expression was strained with worry. "Why did it take you so long to get back from the restroom? Are you alright?" Without waiting for an answer, Archer began a swift check-up, his hands moving as if to confirm that she hadn’t been harmed. He had only realized she was missing after the third round at the casino table, and his heart had plunged into panic. He mindlinked the others in his group, fearing the worst. Fortunately, they hadn’t needed to turn the entire place upside down to find her. The cloak Xina wore—designed to conceal her scent—had made her impossible to track. Just as they were on the verge of launching a desperate search, Xina had emerged from the restroom, looking dazed but unharmed. "I’m fine," Xina said, forcing a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. "What could possibly happen in a restroom?" Her laugh was bitter, and her mind wandered back to the strang