With a half-lit cigarette dangling from his lips, Jarrod asked icily, “Where can I find Melissa?"

Upon hearing his question, beads of cold sweat formed on Jemma's forehead. Damn it! How could that conniving woman secretly inform Jarrod?

“Melissa, she's..." Jemma began, stammering.

After a moment's hesitation, Jemma continued, “Melissa requested a leave for tonight. She mentioned attending a friend's birthday party."

“A birthday party?" Jarrod inquired, his tone devoid of emotion.

Jemma responded resolutely, "Yes, she's most likely at the birthday party right now."

Behind Jarrod, waiters were busy delivering drinks to the various rooms, attempting to soothe other patrons. This sight infuriated Jemma.

Jemma silently cursed. What a conniving woman Melissa was! Melissa was simply asked to keep Korbin company. How dare she inform Jarrod?

Though she dared not provoke Jarrod, who was known for his ruthlessness, Jemma vowed to teach Melissa a lesson today. She harbored no intentions of showing any mercy to Melissa.

Jarrod sneered, “Are you absolutely certain?"

"Yes, Mr. Schultz! It's undeniable that she. she said but was cut off.

Before she could complete her sentence, Jemma's feigned smile twisted into sheer terror.

"Ah! Stop!" Jemma screamed in a state of panic. The next instant, she watched Jarrod enter a chamber with an expression as cold as ice.

Without a word, Jarrod seized an ashtray from the table and ruthlessly smashed it onto the head of a portly man.

A resounding crash filled the room.

Blood covered that portly man's head. His cries of agony reverberated within the chamber.

Jarrod casually took a drag from his cigarette, casting his face in an eerie, demon-Like shadow beneath the dim light. Arching an eyebrow, he questioned with malevolence, “Are you absolutely certain that Melissa is at a birthday party?"

Jemma's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly said, "No, no! It's entirely my fault! Melissa is in Chamber Eight. She's right there. Oh my God, Mr. Schultz! I beg for your forgiveness!"

Jemma was in a state of panic. She screamed and pleaded, tears streaming down her face, “Please show me some leniency. I promise never to do it again, please!"

In response, Jarrod paid no heed to Jemma and strode away.