Facade of Love

Chapter 113 How could Idris come?

Noah’s face tensed up. “Mr. Young, you’ve seen it all. Why bother with my little tower? But sure, I’m flattered you asked.

He shot a look at Mr. Ziegler, who knew exactly what to do. With a crafty grin, he told Liam, “Right

this way, young sir.

Liam gave a small nod and shot Noah a quick look before leading me up the winding staircase to the rooftop with Mr. Ziegler. The castle stood proudly in the middle of the lake, and from up here, the view was out of this world. The lake shimmered a brilliant green, dotted with yachts that lazily made their way towards the distant valleys.

Once Liam found a spot in the shade, he turned to Mr. Ziegler and asked, “Mr. Ziegler, could I trouble you for a cup of coffee?” Mr. Ziegler seemed a bit startled and hesitated for a second, but then he smiled warmly and said, “Absolutely, I’ll have it made for you right away.”

I scanned the rooftop, puzzled by Liam’s request. We were supposed to be looking for someone, and here he was, casually asking for coffee. I could not hide my impatience and blurted out, “Liam…” Liam caught the urgency in my voice and, with a reassuring smile, gestured towards the spire. “Check out what’s over there.”

I did not get it, but I went anyway. I saw a massive iron chain anchored beneath the spire, stretching all the way to the cliff on the other side. Beyond that, there did not seem to be anything else. I turned back to Liam, confused. “What’s on the other side of that mountain?

Before Liam could answer, Mr. Ziegler hurried back with a steaming cup of coffee and set it down beside Liam, grinning. “Here’s your coffee, young sir.” He then glanced over at me, standing by the spire, and his smile vanished. “Miss, that area’s off–limits. Please stay back.” He started towards me, clearly intending to lead me away.

a peek at the wooden door hidden beneath the spire and

echoed from behind me. I spun around and saw Liam had Mr. Ziegler pinned

“Get the door open! They’re

to the wooden door. It swung open easily to reveal nothing but darkness and a stench of

okay, but there was

my fear and stepped into the tower, but then terror struck. Out

but tripped over something unseen

nearly on top of me that I saw it clearly

braced for the worst, but then a

struggling to breathe. It was down, and it

turned to see

figure so striking it was

but I knew Liam was the only one who would have

like this.

breath and said, “Thanks