Chapter 173: The chaos at the party (Part 1)

As they continued down the corridor, the sounds of chattering and music from the grand hall faded into a distant hum. Only their footsteps echoed against the marble floor. The hallway stretched before them, dim and sterile, with the occasional flicker from an overhead bulb.

Anne’s unease deepened. She slowed slightly and glanced over her shoulder. The corridor behind them was empty and silent.