Chapter 1993

Lily could only speculate because how these people did things was mind-boggling.

‘They’re too secretive, and Mike was right when he said a powerful force was backing the organization. Still, we can’t just give up because we’re no match for them. Even the smallest pebble can cause one to stumble, right?’

The man tapped his finger on his cane and cocked his head, sizing Lily up with his blue eyes. Lily suddenly realized she had been too impatient. Having been confined daily without knowing what was happening outside, she gradually lost her patience and usual composure.

Lily decided against asking further questions and picked up the glass on the table before her to take a sip.

The two people fell silent as if trying to see who could hold out longer.

After about ten minutes, the man loosened his grip on his cane and leisurely leaned back as he said, “Mrs. Russell, I’ve tried making an appointment with you for a long time, but you kept saying no. It’s fair to keep you waiting for two m