Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 906

"Wait, are you saying that just because your family doesn't like something, you automatically love it?" Remington teased, his voice dripping with playful sarcasm.

Lizetta glanced up, catching his gaze in the rear-view mirror. Those deep-set eyes of his seemed to hold entire galaxies within them. Her heart skipped a beat, and the retort she was about to throw at him vanished from her mind. She cursed herself inwardly for being so easily flustered by him, feeling utterly defenseless against his charm.

Trying to regain her composure, she diverted the conversation, irritation lacing her words. "Do you have any idea where Yoli is? Cassius took her, didn't he?"

"Relax, Cedric is on it. We'll know soon enough," Remington assured her.

True to his word, within minutes, they drove into an upscale neighborhood. Cassius's mansion was nestled right at the center, bordered by a serene lake. The three-story European-style villa was surrounded by lush greenery, exuding an air of tranquility.

a sleek Koenigsegg parked out front.

door, Lizetta had already sprung out of the car. But in her haste, she didn't notice

steady her with his long arm. She found herself pressed against his chest,

at her. "Well, Ms. Madden, I haven't even started chasing

from him and hurried ahead. Remington closed the car door, watching Ker retreating figure with an amused smile. He called after her, "Take it easy. Even if you sprint,

had faith that Cassius would handle things with some

words fully faded, a familiar, stern male voice boomed from the mansion's

get down

expression shifted to concern as she looked up. There, on the third-floor balcony, Yolanda stood precariously, clad in

from the room, his expression