Davey followed the servant's lead.

Observing Davey's departing form, Raegan murmured discreetly into her headset, “Erick, he's on his way."

Inside the room, a door was set to automatically lock as soon as Davey entered.

This contingency was part of Erick's backup strategy.

After the initial plan with the drugged wine failed and given Davey's knack for evasion, Erick decided that drawing Davey into a specific room under false pretenses was the safest bet.

This approach would ensure Davey's containment without risking harm to others.

As Davey moved toward the trap, Raegan watched with bated breath, too anxious to acknowledge the toasts of other guests.

Stefan noticed her distraction and swiftly cautioned her to engage, wary that Davey might have informants in the crowd who could jeopardize their plan.

Shortly after, Raegan received an update through her earpiece from her assistant, Judd. "Miss, Davey has been locked in!”

Her tension dissolved instantly upon hearing the news.

With Davey securely detained, Erick could now focus on safely executing their mother's rescue.

Raegan gave Stefan a confirming nod, and he quickly explained to the guests that Raegan was feeling unwell and needed to withdraw to rest backstage.

Meanwhile, the two babies, who had briefly appeared at the event, were removed owing to their fussiness.

Unbeknownst to the onlookers, these “babies” were actually sophisticated lifelike dolls crafted by Erick, equipped with pre-recorded cries.

These dolls were integral to the deception laid out in their plan.

Originally, Erick contemplated using real infants as decoys, but Raegan immediately dismissed the idea, driven by a maternal instinct to shield children from potential harm.

On this chilly day, the artificial baby sounds emitting from their cozy, secluded space were sufficiently authentic to deceive anyone at a reasonable distance.

Feeling somewhat reassured, Raegan retreated to her room, awaiting further updates from Erick.

Tension caused her to pace relentlessly, draining her energy.

Eventually, she collapsed onto her bed, succumbing to a deep fatigue that she thought had built up from a night without sleep.