Chapter 27

"I can still find my way around the hotel." Angeline made to break free of Tommy's grip.

"Let's not be so polite with each other, Ms. Emmerson!" Tommy was almost holding Angeline hostage as he dragged her out of the room and toward the elevator.

As the drug's effects took over, Angeline's mind grew murkier. Her strength was also leaving her. She struggled but failed to get away from Tommy. "Let me go!"

At the elevators, some people glanced in Tommy and Angeline's direction. Tommy wrapped an arm around her and pretended to give her a doting look as he said, "I told you you couldn't hold your liquor, but you insisted. C'mon, settle down. I'll take you back to the room so you can get some rest!"

Then, he smiled apologetically at the other people. He pressed the call button for the elevator, leaning close to Angeline's ear to whisper, "Ned's final wish is for someone to take you home. What, are you gonna go back on your word?"

Angeline's gaze was already unfocused, but she could still