So, she scooped up the boy and headed to the car.

As they drove away, a group of bodyguards swarmed the area, unable to find the boy.

Spotting a formidable figure walking toward them, they lowered their gaze in trepidation.

“Where is he?" Gerard Harris asked. His rugged features were striking, but his voice was icy, sending shivers down the spines of the guards.

The security team leader was petrified. “We've looked everywhere, sir.

Your son is nowhere to be found."

Gerard's eyes darkened, signaling an impending storm.

The guards stood still, paralyzed with fear.

"Don't bother coming back if you can't find him!" he growled.

On the other side of town, Lilah had reported the child's situation at the police station and checked into a hotel with him. But as they were settling in, the room door burst open. A throng of bodyguards rushed in, seemingly recreating a scene from an action-packed movie!

Lilah instinctively stepped back, clutching the boy closer. Her eyes darted over the intruders, finally settling on their leader. He was undeniably handsome: tall, with a strong build, and a face carved with striking features.

He donned a black suit, tailored to perfection, which gave off an aura of refinement and authority.

His deep, piercing eyes exuded an intimidating presence, making it clear he was used to command.

The child, sensing the tension, burrowed closer into Lilah, but the man didn't hesitate to snatch him away.

“Who are you?" Lilah demanded, her voice edged with anger.

Gerard ignored her question, his stern face showing a hint of frustration as he lightly smacked the child's butt.

Jerrold's soft cries filled the room, and tears streaked his cheeks, making his nose turn pink.

Outraged, Lilah lunged at the man. But with a swift movement, he sidestepped, capturing her wrists and pinning her to the wall.

The atmosphere in the room grew tense.

From this proximity, Lilah found that the man's features were even more striking. His eyes, dark and unfathomable, captured her attention momentarily.

"Miss..." Jerrold's delicate voice cut through the silence.

Everyone in the room turned their attention to the child.

Gerard's face betrayed his surprise. His son, who typically reserved his words even with him, was now addressing a woman he'd just met?

As Gerard's grip loosened, the boy quickly scampered to Lilah, clinging to her leg.