Chapter 23
Summary
- Mr. Preston insists on taking a cab to the hotel to save time, pays for the ride and expresses his belief that Molly's gran would be proud of her.
- Molly is nervous and filled with trepidation as she waits to enact a plan outside the hotel.
- While observing passersby, she struggles with nervous tension, only finding solace in the fact that she isn't alone in the plan, with Mr. Preston, Charlotte, and Juan Manuel being her confederates.
- Mr. Preston sends a text from outside the hotel, a signal which Molly recognizes while hiding in the alleyway.
- Molly spots Rodney approaching the hotel and feels conflicted, as he's part of the plan but also someone she harbors resentment towards.
- After Rodney talks to Mr. Preston and enters the hotel, Mr. Preston calls Molly to update her, and instructs her to proceed by texting Rodney.
- Confused by Rodney's cryptic text reply, Molly seeks help from Juan Manuel who deciphers it as "Be Right There. Don't Go Anywhere."
- Molly braces herself and begins her performance, attracting attention on the hotel steps as planned.
- She loudly protests her 'firing' and engages Mr. Snow, the hotel manager, as onlookers gather around them.
- Mr. Preston 'steals' a master keycard from another employee under the guise of drama, then passes it discretely to Molly.
- Molly confronts Rodney and discreetly hands him the keycard he is awaiting, all while a press conference looms.
- Rodney heads into the hotel under the pretense that he will resolve the situation involving Molly's job.
- As the scene unfolds, Molly leaves the steps and reflects on the timing of the operation, knowing that it’s a pivotal moment.