Now, all she could do was hope that Theodore's men would locate her swiftly. Time was of the essence.

A heavy sigh escaped Ariana's lips.

As for Sarah, she was uncertain if she had managed to escape or not. She could only hope that Sarah had sensed something was amiss and made her way to safety without being discovered.

After the impasse had persisted for some time, the individuals outside grew weary.

As the clamor subsided, Ariana cautiously approached the door, inch by inch, straining to hear their conversation.