Earlier, in the lobby, in front of the main entrance to the event hall…
Madison is unable to move while staring at the Aiden's retreating back. Her eyes are fixed on the place where he was before the door closed. Jeff was right behind Aiden, but Madison didn't pay attention to him.
Only when the door closed completely her brain resumed its function gradually.
It took her some time to be able to think in sentences.
'Did he call me… used? And he told me to get out of his sight a play dead?' Madison was in disbelief. 'Impossible!'