Bobby returned to Sandra’s side several minutes after the head steward canceled the informal discussion that had been scheduled for after the main program. His manner immediately became warmer, as though his earlier disappearance had only been a minor interruption that did not deserve attention. “I am sorry I disappeared,” he said as he stood near Sandra. “There was an urgent business call that could not be delayed.” Sandra accepted the explanation without challenging it immediately. However, after watching Bobby put his phone away, she asked why he had ignored several calls from the event staff. “The signal was poor,” Bobby answered. “I used a fairly enclosed room.” Peter was still near the family table with Mr. Suryo. He did not enter the conversation at once and waited until Mr. Suryo asked whether his shoulder needed to be checked again after

Sandra asked for the footage to be viewed only in a small room near the security control area. She did not want other staff members, guests, or Bobby to know about the review before those involved understood exactly what the camera showed. Peter, Mr. Suryo, and the head steward accompanied her inside. The door was closed but not locked, while one officer remained outside to prevent guests from entering by mistake. The first segment showed Bobby walking toward the eastern corridor. He entered alone and did not appear to be receiving a call or accompanied by any event staff. Several minutes later, Regina came from the direction of the main hall. She checked her surroundings before entering the same corridor, then disappeared beyond the camera’s range because the dressing room interiors were not recorded. The next segment showed Bobby leaving first. He straightened his collar, checked his phone, a

Sandra returned to the hall with a professional manner and immediately greeted two guests waiting near the family table. Her expression remained calm, but the distance she maintained from Bobby was noticeable to anyone who knew her well. Bobby tried to move closer and offered his arm as he had earlier. Sandra did not reject him harshly. She simply stepped aside and said she needed to make sure the next part of the program began on time. “I can accompany you,” Bobby said. “That will not be necessary,” Sandra replied. “I still need to check several things with the staff.” Her voice remained polite, but the warmth was gone. Bobby noticed the difference and began searching for a reason Sandra might suddenly be keeping her distance. He tried to enter the corridor leading to the family study, claiming that he needed to retrieve a document previously

Bobby approached Sandra again with a warm manner, as if he had spent the past several minutes handling an ordinary business matter. He apologized for being distracted and offered to accompany her through the remainder of the program. Sandra let him speak but maintained physical distance. When Bobby tried to touch her arm, she moved aside and said she needed to inspect the order of guests who would deliver the closing remarks. “Is your business call finished?” Sandra asked. “Yes,” Bobby answered. “The matter was more complicated than I expected, but everything has been handled.” He continued supporting the alibi that had already begun to fail. Sandra did not argue or request additional details, making it difficult for Bobby to determine how much she knew. Peter observed from a normal position near the family table. He did not hide behind a pilla

The celebration at Steel Mansion ended close to midnight. Some guests were still talking in the hall, but cars had begun leaving the courtyard one by one while staff directed the drivers so the main entrance would not become blocked.Peter said goodbye to Mr. Suryo and Sandra after confirming that the elderly man remained stable. The discomfort in his shoulder had lessened, and there was no dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Peter saw no medical reason to continue monitoring him closely.“Let one of the drivers take you home,” Mr. Suryo said. “The staff can bring your electric bike tomorrow morning.”Sandra agreed and added that an escort vehicle could follow behind. The offer did not sound like an insult toward Peter’s vehicle. It was a reasonable precaution after security reported two unfamiliar cars waiting outside the estate.Peter did not refuse out of pride. He only asked whether the vehicles were still visible and whether their details had been recorded.The head st