Chapter 604

The following morning, Liam was up early, bringing breakfast back for Celena and her daughter Jovie. As they were eating, his phone broke the morning silence—it was Howard.

Howard's voice came through with a formal tone, "Mr. Cole, we've found something. There was a fire at an abandoned villa on the outskirts of Drunham City last night. Two bodies were inside, and there was evidence of arson—lots of gasoline. It might be connected to the assassination attempt from last night."

"I got it. I'm on my way," Liam replied curtly, ending the call.

Celena, who was just accepting a piece of plain white bread from Liam, looked at him, her expression a mix of confusion and concern. "What is it? Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing serious, just some friends need me to handle a few things," Liam said, his smile not quite reaching his eyes.

She nodded, not probing further. Liam quickly wrapped up the breakfast, gave a few parting words, and then was out the door, driving toward the villa that Ho