Facade of Love

Chapter 112 Looking for Someone

“Just sit and wait here,” Liam suggested, sliding a cup of tea my way.

I was freaking out on the inside, but 1 knew frealding out would not help, so I plopped down beside him and took a tentative sip of the tea.

I had not even swallowed when Noah’s gruff voice boomed from outside. “Is Mr. Young here yet? Get our finest tea ready for Mr. Young, pronto!”

He was already striding in as he called out.

These seasoned players from the corridors of power always know how to make an entrance.

The moment he stepped in, he was all smiles, hustling over to Liam with his hand outstretched. “Mr Young, you should’ve told me you were coming. I would’ve rolled out the red carpet for you!”

Liam gave a small, knowing smile and shook his hand lightly “Just got a bit bored at home, so 1 thought I’d drop by for some fun and maybe ask for a little favor.”

Noah perked up immediately. “Anything you want, just name it. I’ll make sure you have a blast. But a favor? That sounds serious. What could you possibly need from me, Mr. Young?”

chase. “A friend of my sister’s went missing around here recently. I need

noticed me the moment he walked in, but this guy was clever–he

looked at me properly. His

in the mood for small talk. “Yvette. Nice to see you, Mr. Lanier.”

I knew I recognized you. I’ve been overseas for the last couple of years and just returned. I haven’t had a chance to drop by and see your folks yet. How

usual, pretending

Scotts

to say, “They’re doing well,

to visit

but inside, I was cringing at

a cool detachment. “Since we’re all friends here, Mr. Lanier, maybe you can help us

sis, you mentioned a friend of yours got

through the front door. What’s their name? I’ll have someone look into it. If they’ve been hanging out and lost track of

a pro at playing the

out my phone to show

at the photo and grinned. “Journalists don’t usually show up around here, and I don’t recognize the name. Hang on while