Lilah's face tightened with concern.

The girl was none other than her sister, Miranda.

"Karol Morris!" Lilah gritted her teeth and demanded, "Did she kidnap Miranda?"

The maid shrugged and replied, "I'm not sure. If you want to find out, come with me. But you have to come alone."

Lilah had no other option but to agree.

Karol had been lurking in the shadows behind the garden for quite a while.

She was accompanied by another man.

“Why hasn't that woman shown up yet? Doesn't she care about saving Miranda?"

Karol's frustration grew as she waited.

Under the night sky, the scar on her face stood out, making her Look especially menacing.

Kaden placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and said, "Don't worry. She'll show up eventually. This time, she's bound to fall into our trap."

Karol's expression softened slightly. Leaning against Kaden's chest, she said, "I'm glad you're here. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do."

She appeared sad, distressed, and vulnerable.

Kaden let out a soft sigh and gently ran his large hand down Karol's frail back. As he looked at the scar on her face, a flicker of coldness crossed his eyes.

“I'm to blame for all this. I came back too late and you had to endure so much," Kaden murmured softly. "I promise this won't happen again."

Karol's eyes filled with tears as she looked at Kaden, deeply touched by his words.

Just then, the maid entered to announce that Lilah had arrived.

Karol instantly changed her expression and turned her attention toward the door.

Lilah stood there alone, composed and serene.

When their eyes met, Lilah's gaze was intense and profound, making it difficult to hold her stare.

"Kaden, it's been a while."

Lilah instantly recognized Kaden as the one behind everything when she saw him.

Kaden offered a faint smile and replied, "Lilah, I didn't think we'd meet under these circumstances. I thought we'd never cross paths again. Seems like fate had other plans."

Lilah, showing no patience, said sharply, "Just tell me your conditions for releasing Miranda."