Chapter 281: Who do you think you are?
Jessica took a deep breath and stood rooted at the spot, her ears perked up and her sense of hearing heightened. Her eyes subtly scanned the hallway, alert to every flicker of movement.
Then she noticed another restroom, just beside the one she had exited from moments earlier.
A strange feeling crawled down her spine. She couldn’t shake off the sense that someone had been waiting for her. Watching her. Maybe they lacked the courage to approach, or perhaps they were simply waiting for the right moment.
Her instincts screamed for caution, but then she decided to create an opportunity for the person. Taking a deep breath, she stepped backward, retreating into the restroom, leaving the door slightly ajar.
She turned toward the sink, her expression hardening. Her heartbeat slowed through sheer willpower.
She twisted the faucet. The water gushed out with a steady stream, splashing against the porcelain.
Slowly and calmly, she began to wash her hands, her eyes locked on her reflection in the mirror. She wanted to see the person and possibly meet her enemies sooner.
It had been clear at the table that she wasn’t welcomed by them. She had an inkling they were afraid she would take over the leadership, but she didn’t care.
From the mirror’s surface, she watched. Still, no one approached. The hallway remained silent.
She pulled the hand towel from the rail and dried her hands with quiet precision. Then, she stepped back out into the hallway with controlled grace and shut the door behind her with a firm click.
"Who’s there?" Her voice rang out, sharp and cold.