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

Mr. Morgan is in a meeting-I'll get him for you," Cole

Kieran wouldn't answer an unknown number during a meeting either. Which could only mean that they already knew she

a quiet sigh

30 seconds later, Kieran answered the call. Andy immediately gestured for her to bring up the topic of the

"Honey, Moore Group's

I've thought about it, and... I really don't like Ms. Moore. I

keep saying you two look good together, and if she takes over Moore Group,

believable. Andy narrowed his eyes, searching for cracks in

is so naive.

a man like Kieran would only have eyes for

to his surprise, Kieran's response was instant and gentle. "Alright. I'll do what you

shocked, though. Lila was still Kieran's favorite for now, after all. His lips curled into a

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