Chapter 69 He's Here

"Check the surveillance! Notify security at once. Block every exit in this area, especially the staff passage! I need to see the footage." Horatio's voice carried an unmistakable tone of command. "Yes, sir," the staff member replied without hesitation. After all, this amusement park was part of Hurrell Group's holdings. Horatio's orders were relayed swiftly to the other staff members. Meanwhile, Horatio quickly began searching around the perimeter of the restroom. His eyes scanned carefully for any trace of evidence. Suddenly, his steps halted in front of a slightly secluded iron door marked "Staff Only—No Unauthorized Entry". The door was slightly ajar. On the ground beside it lay a small, strawberry-shaped hair clip. It was the very one Estella had worn that morning. Horatio's heart nearly stopped. He shoved the door open with force! Suddenly, he heard faint, muffled whimpers coming from a nearby room, as if someone's mouth was being covered. Horatio approached the door,