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

her earlier, but she hasn't

rang multiple times, but no one

she even arrived at the hospital." Michael pulled out his phone. "I don't want to call Mr. Morgan.

He was nervous,

his hesitation. After a brief pause, he

answered the call and immediately went to inform

darkened.

you want to check with the maids and see if she left with the food?"

and confirmed that Lila had

have arrived at the hospital

frowned. "Maybe she got stuck in

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 is already

And track

strode out. Cole quickly

building,

construction had only reached the fourth floor. They climbed to the top, where

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