The sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Rebecca glanced inside, then deliberately slammed the door shut with a bang.

The water stopped immediately. "Is that Ms. Harper?"

Rebecca hummed in response, scanning the room thoroughly.

After confirming it was safe - no cameras, no other people - she asked, "Where's the Silverleaf Lotus?"

"Just won it at auction. My assistant is bringing it over," he replied, clearly eager.

Rebecca narrowed her ...