Chapter 458

Claude's expression shifted subtly as the realization dawned on him: Attorney Wesley's arrangements were indeed necessary.

Phineas, on the other hand, seemed impatient and unwilling to drag things out. He was ready to capture Morwenna, consequences be damned.

Even if Claude called the police, even if there were repercussions, Phineas was determined to act first.

A swarm of bodyguards surged forward, and a brawl erupted between the two groups.

Claude's side was clearly outnumbered.

Under the cover of his bodyguards, Phineas stormed into the villa.

They searched high and low, but Morwenna was nowhere to be found.

It suddenly hit Phineas: he had been played.

Morwenna wasn't there at all.

people had been

there were Attorney Wesley, Matthew,

of those

Wesley leave alone, making him still somewhat suspicious, Phineas decided to focus on the other

member wants to make

Phineas mulled over these thoughts, he turned to leave, his face dark with

down by three bodyguards, as if contemplating giving him

though I don't hold many shares, if I oppose you with all I've got, I think you'll still find it

not insignificant, especially when Phineas

percent after years in

anger. He signaled for his men to release Orson and smiled at Claude, "I've come here today only to find Morwenna. I have no intention of clashing with

investigation into the whereabouts

way back home after picking up

and mask, he lowered the brim and took a circuitous route back home,

distress, "Brian, put down your phone for a second. I think I was spotted when I went downstairs for the takeout. This is going to be tough on you. I'm too conspicuous. No matter where I go, I'm easily recognized. I need to

kidding me? You want me to babysit Morwenna alone? I don't want to be stuck with

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