He was daring to leverage her mother's belongings against her!

"Alright, I'll be there shortly," Lilah resolved, keen on discerning his intentions.

Meanwhile, after returning to their hotel room, Jerrold eagerly headed to freshen up. Before hitting the bed, he happily wished his dad goodnight.

Yet, he lingered a moment longer.

“Curious if Lilah's asleep?" Gerard perceptively inquired, reading Jerrold's thoughts.

Jerrold replied in his innocent voice, "I wish I could see her every day."

Gerard playfully pinched Jerrold's cheek. "I do know a way for you two to chat whenever you want."

Jerrold's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Retrieving his phone, Gerard asked, "Recognize this?"

"It's a phone!"

“If you have her number, you can wish her goodnight whenever you'd like," Gerard teased.

While he was connected with Lilah on WhatsApp, he didn't possess her direct contact.

Sending an unexpected message might seem a bit forward.

Jerrold's eyes twinkled with mischief. “Could she become my mommy?"

Gerard was caught off guard and took a moment to respond.

Finally, his deep voice broke the stillness. “Perhaps.”

The sound of footsteps outside interrupted their conversation.

Considering Lilah was staying in the room opposite theirs, Gerard couldn't help but wonder, what was she doing out at this hour?

The events of the day weighed heavily on him. But amidst the confusion, one thing became clear: for the first time in a long while, he realized the depth of his feelings for someone. It was more than mere gratitude; it was genuine affection.

Upon entering the Phillips family's living room, Lilah found the trio deep in conversation. As she appeared, they went silent.

Without a hint of hesitation, she took a seat facing them and said, “If there's something on your mind, out with it."

Matthew's temper flared at her audacity. He coldly pushed a contract toward her. “Lilah, are you out of your mind? First, you brought shame on our family, and now, joining Aurora Jewelers? Do you even consider how this reflects on our family name? I demand you resign immediately and rejoin the Phillips Group!"

Refusing to be intimidated, she leaned back comfortably, replying with an air of nonchalance, "I won't be signing that. Dad, seems like you've overlooked a detail? Grandpa originally bequeathed the company to me. If I decide to return, it'd be in the capacity of CEO."

Lilah was once the shining star of Eleywood's high society, showcasing exceptional talent in diverse areas. Her grandfather had always held her in high esteem.