Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Liz brushed off Remington's hand like she'd been zapped, straightening up but with the tips of her ears hidden beneath her messy hair warming slightly. She couldn't tell if the blush was from the awkward encounter or his words just moments ago. But she was definitely not pleased with her reaction.

Frowning, she looked up to stare at the back of Cedric's head, about to demand an explanation when he glanced in the rearview mirror, his voice laced with panic and apology.

"Ma'am, I'm so sorry about that. Some rich kid in a sports car was weaving through traffic like a maniac, nearly caused us to rear-end him twice. My apologies, are you alright?"

Seeing the genuine worry and regret in Cedric's eyes, Liz couldn't help but feel like she'd accidentally hopped into a dodgy ride.

Before she could say anything, Remington coldly interjected, "If you can't drive, consider your bonus gone!"

Cedric trembled, "Yes, sir."

car stopped in front of a

the car door behind him. Liz turned to look at the villa. There were lights on the first floor, but she

coat tighter around her, she followed suit and got out of the car. Whether Yolanda was here or not, Liz

steps, she watched Remington's tall figure enter the courtyard, quickly followed by a servant who came out to greet him. After a brief exchange, Remington waved dismissively and turned

hasn't seen

while. But he's been frequenting a penthouse a couple of

schedule, really plan to go from place to place with her all night looking for

wanted

wouldn't be aimlessly driving around himself; he would have instructed his people to look into it. She was being naive letting him lead her on this witd goose chase,

might have already

to walk towards her own car when Remington said, "The Madden family's driver isn't