Facade of Love

Chapter 109 Going to Find Sweety

“How long?” I pressed, my patience wearing thin.

“Half an hour!” came a deep, resonant voice from behind us.

Maxwell and I both spun around to see the man behind us. I frowned, blurting out, “Liam!”

Liam’s eyebrows lifted when I called out his name. A wry smile crossed his face, which looked a lot like Idris’s. “What’s going on? Iddy just went in for his meds. and won’t be out for a bit. If something’s up, you can tell me.”

I stared at the face that was so much like Idris’s, struggling to find my words. Liam was a Young that was just a few months older than Idris. He had spent years. abroad handling the family’s business, only coming home for holidays or big family celebrations.

He was back now for Madam Young’s birthday party, along with his dad.

When I did not speak, Liam’s smile softened. “What is it? Can’t talk about it here?

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I shook my i

head slightly, taking a deep breath. “No, it’s just that even if I told him, you might not be able to lend a hand.”

went inside, and it looks like it’ll be a bit before he’s out. I think you’ll have

gave a small nod and

check out the southern district for any suspicious casinos, particularly any fancy ones that have been buzzing lately.” Maxwell’s brow creased in concern. “What’s going on? You’re suddenly

by Noah. He paused, a look of surprise crossing his face. “Why are you bringing this up

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anything more, turning on his heel

pulsing in my

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and misplace my own child.

I could wish for was Sweety’s safety. If anything else happened to her, I honestly would not know what to

voice pulled me from my thoughts, his tone low

quickly brushed away my tears, a bit flustered, and faced him.

at me, a hint of confusion in

meeting his gaze with a puzzled

a slight nod and a warm smile. “A few years back, Young Corporation spearheaded a bunch of projects in Lake City. I got to know him through that. You’re looking for a casino, right? I’m aware of a spot down south, but it’s pretty exclusive–only the high rollers and VIPs

I quickly asked, “Could you give

second before he met my gaze. “Tell you what, I’ll take you

been married to Idris, I had barely seen Liam, let alone had a real conversation with him. Beyond the basic hellos and how–do–you–dos, we