Chapter 52

Nathaniel had one of his servants pick up a dress and an extra mask for me. After I changed into the dress, I was given my own card with the society's ‘symbol'. We then rode the elevator to the top floor.

"Isn't this exciting, Miss Beatrice? The society just had an influx of new members and today is their welcoming party. It's simply the best time for us to infiltrate with less chances of getting caught." Nathaniel was looking more cheerful than usual.

"What if we get caught though?"

"Less likely, but our only escape route is this elevator."

"Is this elevator even safe? Don't they record conversations here?"

"No voice recordings here. Only silent videos."

The elevator doors opened. A masked man in a suit inspected our cards and let us in.

Behind the large wooden doors was a room that resembled a hotel lobby. Carpeted floors. A bar of refreshments. Decorative plants and fountains. Comfortable sofas. Aquariums. Jazz music played by a live band. A buffet. The list goes on.