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."

else could Liz say? Fortunately, they were slowly pulling into an upscale neighborhood. Soon, the car stopped in front of a three-story villa. Remington got out, "This is it. It's chilly outside; stay in

lights on the first floor, but she couldn't see any cars parked around. She wasn't sure if

got out of the car. Whether

enter the courtyard, quickly followed by a servant who came out to

hasn't

frequenting a penthouse a couple of streets over at Nova Harmony Inc. Let's head there and continue our search," Remington signated for Liz to get back in the

really plan to go from place to place with her all night looking for someone?

he genuinely wanted to

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

thanks, Yolanda might have already headed

Liz turned to walk towards her own car when Remington said, "The Madden family's driver isn't familiar with the area, and