Chapter 49

*** Solana ***

Fifty minutes later, Solana had changed into a simple evening gown. She came down to the lobby to find an unexpected crowd milling about. Soft jazz music melded with the chatter and laughter giving the place a warm, relaxing ambiance despite the steady crowd increase. 

The entrance was left wide open and some people stood outside, talking, laughing, and taking photos. It was dusk, so a few lights in the driveway were now turned on. 

All the faces were unfamiliar to her, including the other two guards in the motel uniform standing by different corners. 

Mark had contracted a security firm for the evening. She guessed these were the guys they sent.

Where was he? Maybe he was still in his office. But he should be down any minute because the party was starting.

"Miss Jang. Looking good."

Tony, the photographer, called out, lifting his camera to take a picture. Smiling back, she struck a funny pose. As the