Chapter 372
The caller ID showed an unknown landline number.
Sienna frowned slightly and answered the call.
The voice on the other end was overly polite. “Hello, is this Ms. Sienna Sloan? You have a misdelivered package that was left at our restaurant. Could you please come pick it up p>
Sienna’s frown deepened. “What package p>
“We aren’t sure either p>
Luna, sitting close by, lowered her voice. “Pick it up tomorrow? Our food isn’t even out yet p>
Sienna tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, her tone even. “I’m currently having a meal. Is it okay if I come by a little later to pick it up p>
“I am so sorry, ma’am p>
The staff member’s tone carried a hint of panic. “This package has no sender information and the packaging is very strange. None of us dare to touch it. It doesn’t look safe, and we really shouldn’t keep it here for too long. We have to ask you to come over as soon as possible p>
The atmosphere in the private dining room stalled at those words.
Sienna’s gaze darkened.
Years of trailing the SWAT team to crime scenes had sharpened her senses, giving her a cautious edge when it came to suspicious items.
The caller sounded genuine, not like they were playing a prank.
If it really was a dangerous package, leaving it in a crowded restaurant was definitely a bad idea.
She looked at her two friends apologetically. “I need to head over there first. I should be back soon p>
Luna immediately stood up. “I’ll drive you p>
“No need.” Sienna waved her off. “Don’t ruin your dinner. I’ll just grab a cab; it’ll be faster p>
Unable to sway her, Luna and Thea had no choice but to agree.
Sienna said her goodbyes, walked out of the restaurant, and flagged down a taxi, heading straight for the address the caller had given.
She had been to this restaurant a few times before. It was known for its upscale vibe.
But today, it had clearly been specially decorated.
The lighting was soft, draped like a sheer veil over the room.
The faint scent of tuberose hung in the air.
From the entrance to the main lobby, dark velvet curtains lined the path.
“Ms. Sloan, right this way.” The hostess eagerly led the way.
Sienna pushed the door open and stepped into the lobby. Her eyes immediately landed on a simplë, elegant gift box sitting on the front. desk.
She walked up slowly but didn’t touch it right away, bending down to observe it instead.
Thanks to her experience helping the SWAT team identify hazards, her observational skills were far beyond the average person.
She hovered her hand over it to check for heat, leaned in to sniff for. any distinct chemical odors, and gently pressed the edges of the box.
A few seconds later, she determined it was completely safe—no explosives, no hazardous materials. It was just a normal gift box.
Sienna reached out and opened the packaging.
As she untied the layers of delicate ribbon, the item inside was revealed.
It was an exquisitely crafted, diamond-encrusted Stellar Diamond Timepiece.
It was the exact limited-edition watch she had admired in the boutique countless times but could never bring herself to buy.
Sienna’s pupils constricted slightly, a sudden tremor gripping her heart.
She looked up at the waiter standing nearby. “Where is the person who delivered this package p>
The waiter smiled politely. “Ms. Sloan, the gentleman who sent the gift is waiting for you upstairs. You can head up to the second floor to see him p>
Sienna’s brows instantly pulled together.
From the supposed misdelivered package and the mysterious missing sender info to the deliberate attempt to lure her upstairs.
Every detail reeked of a calculated setup. This was no accident.
Alarm bells rang in her head as she began to piece together what was happening.
Yet her feet moved seemingly of their own accord toward the spiral staircase nearby.
The higher she climbed, the more dramatic the atmosphere became.
The handrails were wrapped in lush Champagne Roses and delicate Baby’s Breath.