Damsel In Distress

Rose reached the receptionist desk of Hotel Emerald Bay, almost out of breath.

"How can I help you ma'am?" the receptionist asked. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. I'm here for Tony Blackwell in Room No. 403. Could you ask him to meet in the lobby?"

The receptionist nodded and made a call. She replaced the phone momentarily and gave Rose a key. "Mr. Blackwell wants you to go up to his room," she said.

"I…" Rose mumbled. Did Tony want privacy because their dealing was covert?

"Your boyfriend is waiting for you," the receptionist said with a wink.

The beauty wanted to correct her, saying Tony was a business partner, but she had no time to lose. She grabbed the key and rushed into the lift, wishing to God that Victor was still out of harm.

Rose knocked on Room 403's door, but there was no answer. Was Tony not there yet? She used the key to open the lock and admitted herself in.