Christine relaxed in a tub of warm water with bubbles and lavender-scented bath oils. A lone votive candle on one corner of the tub gave off a scent as its flame undulated.
Soft music wafted from her smartphone which was on the marble bathroom counter away from the sink. She lifted a fluted glass half-full of champagne, silently toasted herself with a grin, and took a few sips.
The TV in the living room droned on at a low volume, but Christine did not hear it.
“Los Angeles police have contacted its New York counterparts,” Patricia Vargas said. “They are looking for an unnamed person of interest. Police are also investigating a suspicious explosion, where a limousine mysteriously burst into flames a while back. They are seeking clues as well as answers, which eventually would lead to a clearer picture of what happened and why. Rose Hutchins is also being sought for questioning by police as well. We will keep you informed as new developments arise . . .”