Chapter 12

Tiana tiptoed out of the room. The hotel corridor was empty, but she vaguely heard voices. Instinctively, she followed the sound. As long as she could find someone, borrow a phone, and reach Elliot, he would definitely be able to take her home. Outside a suite, through a crack in the door, she heard the commotion inside. "Word is the star of tonight's auction is a hotel key card! Wild, right?" "A key card? What's the thrill in that? But if it's the star of the auction… Does that mean there's something special in the room?" "You guessed it. Supposedly, a real beauty is inside." "A woman? Guys like us aren't exactly short on that. Even if it's an executive suite that comes with a woman, what's so special about that?" "Didn't Joseph get married a few days ago? Don't tell me it's Ir—" "Shh! Are you trying to get yourself killed? How dare you even mention the Walker heiress' name! You have no idea how much Joseph dotes on her, do you? Since she turned 18 years old and Mr. Quill Senio