By that time, Max and Olivia had given up trying to find Edeline, who had escaped. They both realized that Edeline had most likely left the hotel. The conclusion was clear: the evening's event was a failure. So, they were planning to return to find Vonda when shouts rang through the air.

Max did not know what was going on and honestly did not care. His only concern was every word that came out of Vonda's mouth.

“If it were me... no matter how stupid I might be... I would never waste Max for another man or for... anyone else.”

“I'm sorry too, Max. I can't go on with all...