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

something happened? I texted her earlier, but she hasn't replied.

phone rang multiple times, but

the hospital." Michael pulled out

He was

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

the call and immediately went to inform

gaze darkened.

want to check with the maids

called Vermilion Estate and confirmed that

at

frowned. "Maybe she got stuck

as he finished speaking, Matthew called again, his tone urgent. "Something's wrong. I called her again, but her car was parked at the hospital with the door open Her phone and the food are still inside, but she's gone. Michael

hospital cameras immediately. And track the Moore family, especially

out.

the abandoned building, Lila

the fourth floor. They climbed to the top, where there were no safety

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