Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Lily's heart pounded as waves of pain washed over her.

Suppressing the growing unease, she climbed a few steps and stopped at the entrance. She looked at the digital lock she had personally chosen and raised her hand to enter the code. "Incorrect password." The mechanical voice shattered the last thread of hope within

her.

The password had been changed.

Nadia was puzzled; she couldn't comprehend Lily's actions.

"Ring the doorbell. Why are you entering a password? What? Do you think this is your house?"

Nadia motioned her aside, pressing the doorbell instead.

doors opened, and Sarah poked her head out, then pulled the door

Nadia greeted respectfully, unaware of Sarah's boyfriend's

and the opulent neighborhood, Nadia assumed the

now. Though respected in the design world, she was just a designer. Sarah was the vice president of Nova Group, with Xavier at her side

all. Thinking this, she glanced at Lily standing stiffly beside

greet Ms. Lynde,"

though the doorway marked a division

and relaxed inside the villa filled Lily with overwhelming emotions. Those emotions swelled until she could barely

need for formalities," Sarah replied lightly, ushering them inside. "My boyfriend has

moved ahead, slipping on the shoe covers

in your foyer is stunning-is that a pair of rings? I feel like I've seen those rings somewhere.

was a drawing by Lily,

piece from a magazine; it was a unique design she'd chosen from an obscure brand. It looked familiar to Nadia because Lily still wore the woman's ring on

hand,

moment, the ring felt like burning metal in her hand. Lily instinctively pulled her hand into her sleeve. She felt like

where my boyfriend got

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