Mr Lestat

She waved her hand at Varun and turned to run away.

Valen tried to chase after her, but the teacher pulled him back to help, and he could only watch Alice's back with concern as she faded away.

It was still lunchtime when Alice arrived at the Ryder branch, and she wandered around the surrounding restaurants with a pass already in her hand.

The Ryder Corporation building requires a pass to enter and exit, and there is a security guard at the door to keep an eye on the building.

The building was too advanced for Alice, who could only sneak through the old keyhole in the mayor's office, but had no choice but to take the risk with this modern access control.

Pushing her chest up slightly to bring a faint smile to her face, Alice even smiled at the security guard as she swiped her card through the door.

It was only when she entered the lift, hidden among the many staff returning from dinner, that she breathed a soft sigh of relief.