Mysterious Male Escort Is a Mogul

q“It was pretty successful. Otherwise, I wouldn't be talking to you right now.” Francesca chuckled. “Are things well on your side? I saw the text where you mentioned that things are fine at the orphanage, and Lacy is no longer in danger, right?”

“Yes,” Layla replied, “I spoke to you the other day, and I told you not to head outside. However, you avoided the subject and kept asking me about the orphanage, so I sensed that something was amiss. Later, I heard gunshots, and the call was cut off. I couldn't contact you again, so I knew something bad had happened. I was really anxious at that time, and I thought of contacting Danrique to save you and getting Mr. Lincoln to contact the police of H City...”

Layla continued, “However, Mr. Lincoln reminded me that you've always been an intelligent and cautious person. Thus, you couldn't have been duped by Chrono so easily, unless you were threatened by him. However, he doesn't have a hold on you apart from the orphanage. You were far away from Chrono, so he couldn't use something else to manipulate you unless he had planted a bomb inside the orphanage... Therefore, we spent two continuous nights scouring the orphanage in order to locate the bomb, so that you wouldn't be threatened by Chrono...”

Layla got emotional as she talked about what had occurred on that day. “However, the bomb had been hidden in a secure location, and we couldn't find it. Mr. Lincoln contacted the police, and they helped us to look for it. After a while, we managed to find it. I contacted you immediately, but no one answered. Later, a bodyguard from the Lindberg residence phoned me. I was surprised and also rather emotional. Although your identity is exposed, at least, the issue is finally settled...”

She paused, then added, “Now, Lacy's no longer in critical condition and will remain in the hospital for observation. The police are keeping an eye on the orphanage and have increased the number of patrols around the area. We're very safe, so you don't have to worry about us.”

Sam, so he can't do anything drastic for a while. Still, if he survives, I'm afraid he wouldn't let me go. Currently, I'm under the protection of the Lindberg family. Since he can't get close to me, I fear he might target

beefed up our security since this incident,” Layla assured her, “Mr. Lincoln has recruited a few more bodyguards. They will work two shifts every day and take turns to

I've recovered, I'll pay you a visit.

I have something to discuss with

“Shoot.”

of Riz Corporation wouldn't interfere in matters between you and Chrono. After all, you have

we don't know if he only has one accomplice or more. Anyhow, the

Nobody has been able to contact him, either. Even if we do, he's not an easy person to negotiate with. Hence, I think it's best that Mr. Lincoln