Chapter 492

Michael's driver pulled the car around, and the two of them got in, heading straight to Lia's place.

Michael went to take a shower, while Lia used another bathroom to freshen up.

She applied a carefully selected perfume, slipped into a sheer, transparent nightgown, and did her makeup to look alluring and seductive.

She positioned herself provocatively on the bed, eager to finally have some intimate time with Michael after so many days apart.

But just as she had everything perfectly set up, her phone rang.

The caller ID showed it was her mother, Bonnie Neel.

Annoyed, Lia answered, "What is it?"

Bonnie's voice came through urgently, "Lia, Morton has been arrested. You need to figure something out, fast!"

Lia was instantly furious. "Alright, I'll take care of it!"

Morton was her father Cyril and Bonnie's adopted son, making him her foster brother—but their relationship wasn't exactly that of pure siblings.

All of Lia's earlier excitement vanished.

When Michael came out of the s