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.

were still

in a meeting-I'll get him

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

quiet sigh of relief

immediately gestured for her to bring

"Honey, Moore Group's

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

takes over Moore Group, even more

his eyes, searching for cracks in her performance but

is so naive. She

would only

was instant and gentle. "Alright. I'll do what

favorite for now, after all. His lips curled into a mocking smile, and he motioned for her

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