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.

Remington noticed a sleek Koenigsegg parked out front. "That's Cassius's car," he remarked, smoothly pulling

unbuckle and open her door, Lizetta had already sprung out of the car. But in her haste, she didn't notice a small stone on the sidewalk. Her foot slipped, and she

an instant, reaching out to steady her with his long arm. She found herself pressed against

playful smirk, Remington looked down at her. "Well, Ms. Madden, I haven't even started chasing you, and here you are,

car door, watching Ker retreating figure with an amused smile. He called after her, "Take it easy. Even if you sprint, i

faith that Cassius would handle things with some

familiar, stern male voice

down

up. There, on the third-floor balcony, Yolanda stood precariously, clad in nothing but a bathrobe, teetering dangerously

looking disheveled, emerged from the