Andy took the phone and called Cole.

This time, someone picked up.

Because he had been searching for Lila, Cole's voice was urgent. "Hello, who's this?"

"Mr. Mason, it's me, Lila," she said slowly.

The background noise on Cole's end instantly died down.

Cole glanced at Kieran, then at the police officers beside him before asking, "Madam, is there something you need my help with?"

Lila wasn't sure if they knew she was in trouble, so she wasn't sure how to word it. However, Andy, fearing she might give something away, picked up an iron rod from the side and lifted it in warning.

Lila took a deep breath and said, "I'm not looking for you I'm looking for my husband. I called him just now, but he didn't answer. Can you get him for me? I really need to talk to him."

The words she used my husband-were deliberate. She never called Kieran that. Both Cole and Kieran would know something was off.

the police were still

Please hold on. Mr. Morgan is in a meeting-I'll get

Kieran was in a meeting, Cole would be there with him. And Kieran wouldn't answer an unknown number during a meeting either.

breathed a quiet sigh of relief before

later, Kieran answered the call. Andy immediately gestured for

"Honey, Moore Group's

don't like Ms. Moore. I don't want you to support her to

Moore Group, even more people will think that. I

were smooth and believable. Andy narrowed his eyes, searching for cracks in her performance

so naive. She

only have eyes for her. How

his surprise, Kieran's response was instant and gentle.

all. His lips curled into a mocking smile, and he motioned

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