"What should we do then? We can't possibly let them lock us up just like that?" Rogan, who was starting to panic, asked. "Charles and the three little ones are still waiting for us at the villa. When can we leave?"
Carla did not reply, but merely walked toward the French windows, looking outside with a complicated gaze…
"Ms. Lierger…"
"Alright, stop asking questions, " Freda interrupted Rogan, reminding softly, "Let Ms. Lierger have some peace."
Upon hearing that, Rogan stopped speaking.
The two bodyguards stood next to Carla quietly, accompanying her.
"I'm so glad that Dr. Feroma had gone back first, " Carla suddenly spoke. "If not, I'll feel really bad if he had ended up being imprisoned here with us."
"Ms. Lierger, shall we give Charles a call and get him to come here and save us?" Rogan asked tentatively.
"Are you mad?" Freda chided. "Charles has to protect the kids. If he shows up here, not only will we not be able to escape, he will be captured as well. No matter how strong Charles is, we are still outnumbered."
"Well, Charles can gather more people." Rogan was growing increasingly anxious as she said, "Mr. Lierger has other subordinates as well…"
"Shut up, " Carla stopped Rogan from talking. "You're not allowed to bring this up ever again."
"Understood." Rogan did not dare to speak any further.
"Don't worry, we won't be staying here for long." Carla sat down on the sofa and continued placidly, "Even without Charles saving us, we will be able to get out soon."
"Really?" That piqued Rogan's curiosity.
"Yup." Carla took a sip of water from her glass before continuing, "Just bear with it for a few more days. Try to avoid confrontation with Lucas' family members."
"Understood, " Freda and Rogan replied, nodding their heads continuously.
Just then, someone knocked on the door. It was Marianne, who had arrived with the maids, delivering breakfast. She had also brought along some fresh flowers for the room.
Carla remained seated on the sofa while observing the woman quietly. After they finished busying, Carla instructed, "Please inform my other two bodyguards that breakfast is ready and get them here."
"Sure, Ms. Lierger." Marianne immediately ordered one of the maids to get Jewel and Ilali over.
"Thanks, I appreciate that, " Carla smiled faintly and said, "You may leave now."
"Alright." Just when Marianne was about to leave the room with the maids, Carla suddenly stopped them. "Wait a minute."
"Is there anything else I can do for you, Ms. Lierger?" Marianne asked, halting in her tracks.
"Please ask Lucas to look for me when he's back, " Carla said smilingly, with her gaze fixed on Marianne.
A hint of panic flashed across Marianne's eyes, but quickly, she composed herself and replied, "Sure."
Right after that, the woman lowered her head and left the room…
A smirk appeared on Carla's face as she watched Marianne's figure disappear behind the door.
At the same time, Freda and Rogan exchanged knowing glances.
"You two should change shifts with Jewel and Ilali after breakfast and get some rest." Carla sipped on her coffee and said, "There isn't much to do now anyway. Have some rest while you can and refuel your energy."
"Understood." Freda and Rogan nodded.
Just then, Jewel and Ilali arrived. Once they entered the room, the two of them said, "Ms. Lierger, there's no reception on our phones."
"Really? We should check ours too."
Freda and Rogan immediately checked their phones as well. Indeed, none of their phones had any reception, including Carla's.
"No wonder they are allowing us to stay together. Seems like they've blocked off our contact with the outside world." Rogan was almost choking on her rage. "Now, we're really being isolated from the world!"
"It's OK, don't worry, " Carla reassured her bodyguards. "C'mon, have breakfast first."
"Alright."
Even though Carla was their employer, the female bodyguards knew that the woman was always amiable and had no airs. She would also have meals with them occasionally. As such, they did not refuse her offer.
Meanwhile, Marianne and the maids, who were standing guard outside, overheard the conversation inside the room. One of the maids mocked, "That's not how someone from a prestigious family would behave. It's ridiculous that she's eating with her bodyguards."
However, Marianne was still distracted by what Carla said to her earlier on. Please ask Lucas to look for me when he's back…
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