"The news reports said the earthquake wasn't too strong, only the central area was seriously affected. There were some collapses."

Lila looked up at Cedric, catching the key detail. "You said the rescue team has already been sent?"

Then, without waiting for his answer, she grabbed her coat, clutched her phone, and strode toward the door.

She was going to Portmere.

Cedric immediately stepped in front of her. "There could be aftershocks, it's still dangerous over there!"

"I don't care. I need to see Kieran with my own eyes to know he's okay."

Cedric knew there was no stopping her. The moment she stepped out, he hurriedly called Amelia.

The fastest way to Portmere was by plane, then switching to a high-speed train.

At this hour, Amelia might still have time to intercept her.

But before Lila even reached the lobby, her phone rang. It was Ella Barnett.

Since Matthew's accident on a variety show a while back, Lila had specifically asked Cedric to assign him a trainee assistant.

the call while making her way to the

urgent. "Ms. Hart, Matthew got injured during a

hospital. They're still running tests... but his thigh was pierced

came with us, but I'm scared. Can you

her phone. Both

she could answer, Ella sniffled and asked again, "Ms. Hart,

a moment, then responded hoarsely, "Okay. Wait for

she quickly called

she arrived at the hospital,

injury shouldn't be fatal, as long as the main artery isn't

kept telling herself that, watching the clock as her flight time

tears streaming down her face.

a shoot, and something this bad happened. Her career as a celebrity

in moments later. Lila

Make sure the police

Ella shivered at the restrained anger in her

He

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