Laurent was currently staying in Adeline's house, so it wouldn't be appropriate to take Leonardo there. She didn't want to risk exposing Adeline's residence and dragging her into the situation.
With her consent, Leonardo sped off, taking her to his apartment in Burg Eltz. Meanwhile, Laurent made a phone call to Tiffany in the car, telling her that something had come up and she wouldn't be able to pick up her daughter tonight. In her current situation, there was simply no way she could go—she would likely be surrounded by a swarm of reporters.
As soon as they arrived at Leonardo's apartment, a crowd of journalists quickly gathered outside. The scene downstairs was chaotic, with cameras and microphones everywhere.
The first thing Leonardo did after stepping inside was draw all the curtains shut. Then, he got on the phone with his agent to discuss how to handle the situation. Laurent sat quietly nearby, listening to his conversation while browsing the latest news online.
