Chapter 506

They made their way into Robert’s hotel suite. It was the finest accommodation the hotel had to offer—specially prepared by the owner himself. After all, Robert was no ordinary guest. He was the guest. There was no room for negligence. Once inside, Robert immediately released Eleanor’s wrist. He turned slightly toward Jacob and issued a calm, detached command: “Tend to her wound.” Jacob, of course, didn’t dare disobey. With swift efficiency, he retrieved the first-aid kit, which had been prepared in advance, and approached Eleanor. She sat slumped on a nearby sofa, eyes cast downward, silent. Meanwhile, Robert seated himself at the desk across the room, his attention seemingly absorbed in the glowing computer screen. He didn’t spare her another glance. He didn’t need to—his indifference said it all. Left with no choice, Eleanor remained still as Jacob gently cleaned and dressed her injury. The pain had dulled, the bleeding stopped, and soon the wound was neatly bandaged. Yet despite th