Chapter 2: Building Tension
In the throbbing heart of Paris, under the watchful gaze of the Eiffel Tower, stood a magnificent hotel. Its grandeur was evident in its golden facade, adorned with intricate carvings that told stories of a time long forgotten. Within its walls, the rooms were opulent sanctuaries of comfort and luxury, guarded by velvet curtains that allowed only the tiniest slivers of light to peek through.