The taxi headed straight to the training locationâContinental Hotel.
The hotel was in front of a small hill with a picturesque view of the mountains and water.
The polished floor shines like crystal, making it a bit slippery to walk on.
In the lobby, a lonely piano was standing beneath the roseâgold pillars.
Dark red roses bloomed under the soft glow of the crystal lights.
The front desk attendant looked tired. A hoarse greeting was accompanied by a tired voice.
Clocks on the wall, displaying the time difference of various countries, made people question the concept of time.
After verifying the ID information, the attendant handed Emmeline the room card. âRoom 9020, turn.
left, and youâll find the elevator.
âThank you!â
She took the room card and walked through the spacious lobby, turning left toward the elevator.
The attendant pressed the floor button for her, opened the door, and sent her into the elevator.
The narrow space reflected her figure in the mirrors on all sides.
She arrived at the door and used the card to gain access.
The lock emitted a buzzing electromagnetic sound, and the door clicked open.
The spacious suite had a crimson carpet and luxurious furniture.
An exquisitely embroidered cashmere blanket underneath the side table added a touch of nobility and luxury.
She wondered whether all the students had the same room or if it was specially reserved for her by Brandon.
Her phone made a notification sound, and the screen lit up with a message.
Brandon texted, âHave you arrived?â
She replied. âI have checked in. Thank you, Master!
He continued, âItâs now 4 a.m. At 5:40 a.m., change into your military training uniform and gather in the.
lobby.
Thereâs barely time to freshen up.
Change into a military training uniform?
Where?
She opened the bedroomâs spacious walkâin closet and saw a neatly folded army camouflage uniform, a pair of military boots, and a cap.
There was also a wellâcrafted navyâblue Westernâstyle suit and a pair of shiny black sixâcentimeter high- heeled shoes.
She took one and put it on her feet, and it fit perfectly!
âWow!â She took a deep breath and replied to Brandonâs message. How many students are there this time?â
He replied, âOnly twelve in the whole country. No more!
Quickly opening her suitcase, she took her clothes and belongings and put them in their respective places.
After a quick washâup, she checked her watch. It was 4:20 am.
She still had an hour to rest with her eyes closed.
However, her phone rang again, breaking the silence of the night and startling her.
It was Abel.
Emmeline answered. âAbel?â
âEmma, have you arrived?â His voice sounded anxious but not tired. It and remained awake. evident that he had not slept âI have checked in,â she said. âEverything went smoothly. Training starts at 5:40 am.â
âIs it that intense?â He exclaimed, âNo time to rest?â
âItâs manageable.â
An hour later, Emmeline went to the lobby on the first floor to gather for the sevenâday comprehensive training.
The training ended at 11 p.m. on the night of the seventh day.
Brandon accompanied the exhausted Emmeline back to her room. âAre we returning to Altney tomorrow?â he asked.
âYes,â she said. âI have already booked a train ticket. After I return, I will rest for one night and attend the companyâs unveiling ceremony the next day.â
âAlright.â He replied, âI will send you off tomorrow. Give me a call when you wake up!â
âThank you Master!â Emmeline smiled. Brandon was a man who made people feel warm.
âYou make me sound old. Brandon laughed, his handsome face dazzling.
His beauty was different from Abelâs.
Abel was handsome and rugged, while Brandon was elegant and gentle. Yet, they were both outstanding and remarkable men!
âYou can finally rest tonight,â Brandon said gently.
âYes.â Emmeline fluttered her long lashes. âBut Master, this suite⦠All the other trainees are on the sixth floor, and Iâm on the ninth floor.â
âI didnât know how else to welcome you.â He continued, âSo, I could only make it a little better for you.â
Emmeline was dumbfounded. She bit her lip and replied, âThank you!â
âDonât be so formal with me. Brandon smiled. âGo rest, and remember to call me when you wake up.â
âOkay!â Emmeline nodded. âGoodnight, Master!â
âGoodnight!â
He turned around and left gracefully.
She slept soundly until morning!
A call from Abel awakened her.
âThe train is 9 a.m. Where are you now? His voice filled with anger and worry. âAre you intentionally not answering my calls? Youâre driving me crazy!â
The 9 a.m. train?
Where am I now?
Emmeline looked around.
Oh no!
She was still in room 9020 of the Kaiyuan Hotel!
This is bad!
Abel couldnât hear her voice and loudly asked, âEmma! Emma, are you okay?â