Their car stopped right in front of a huge portered, purpose-built block with brick inlay on the facade, overlooking the bustling Wigmore Street. Ralph's chauffeur summoned a porter from inside and they unloaded all her belongings as well as the groceries. While the three of them carried the stuff up the elevator to the apartment, Ralph's chauffeur drove away. Raven was surprised that Ralph didn't leave with him. What did it mean? Was he staying back to help her?

The elevator opened onto the fourth floor. The huge corridor had apartments on either side of it. Raven was impressed to see that the whole building was spotlessly clean, freshly renovated,...