Andy snorted, playing the part of an arrogant heir. "Prison? That's for powerless nobodies. I was born to enjoy life."

The man glanced at him. "Why not gag her, Mr. Andy? Her talking is getting annoying!"

Lila turned to the man. "Andy has the Moore family to protect him if things go south. But you don't.

"Did he promise you money? What if he goes back on his word and pins the blame on you? You'd get nothing but a prison sentence."

Andy slapped her. "Cut the crap! Get inside already!"

He shoved her, nearly sending her to the ground.

But before stepping in, Lila turned and gave the man one last look. His gaze flickered slightly.

...

Back in the hospital room, Michael rubbed his growling stomach. "It's been half an hour since Lila said she'd be here. Is she trying to starve us?

"Or maybe she got too busy and forgot."

"Forget it, I'll call for a food

texted her earlier, but she hasn't replied.

rang multiple times, but no

the hospital." Michael pulled out his

He was

Lila outweighed his hesitation. After a brief pause, he dialed Kieran's

the call and immediately went to inform

gaze darkened.

Lila, but no one picked up. Do you want to check with the maids and see if she left

Vermilion Estate and confirmed that Lila had left over an hour

arrived at

"Maybe she

wrong. I called her again, but her car was parked at the hospital with the door

ugly. "Check the hospital cameras immediately. And track the

out. Cole quickly followed behind

abandoned building, Lila

fourth floor. They climbed to the

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