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."

chin. "Forget it, I'll call for a

happened? I texted her earlier, but

times,

doesn't seem right. We should check if she even arrived at the hospital." Michael pulled out his phone. "I don't want to

He

outweighed his hesitation. After a brief pause,

call and immediately went

darkened.

picked up. Do you want to check with the maids and see if she left

Vermilion Estate and confirmed that Lila had left

should have arrived at the hospital by

she

"Something's wrong. I called her again, but her car was parked at the hospital with the door open Her phone and

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

up and strode out. Cole quickly followed

the abandoned building, Lila

reached the fourth floor. They climbed to the top,

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