Getting to his feet, Daemon straightened his clothes, his movements as elegant as ever.
However, the words he then casually uttered carried a beast-like possessiveness.
"I'm going to devour you when you've recovered!"
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly with suppressed desire.
"Buzz off"
Derila roared furiously.
Pulling the covers over her, Daemon flashed her a faint smile before spinning on his heels and leaving.
Just then, Layla disguised as medical staff, entered the room with Norah to deliver the soup.
Daemon glanced at her but said nothing, heading straight for the study room.
Later, Harrison went to Daemon to render his report.
In the end, he cautiously reminded, "Mr.Lierger, I can't shake off the feeling that there's something strange about that medical staff"
In response, Daemon arched a brow.
"Oh? What about her?"
"When I went to look for Ms.Feroma this morning..."
Harrison proceeded to tell the man everything that had happened in the hospital in detail.
After listening to it all, Daemon remarked blithely, "Didn't Kerrie say that nothing happened?"
"Yes, but-"
"Riri asked for her personally, so what if there's something off about her? It doesn't matter as long as Riri is happy"
Daemon's voice was detached.
"But that elderly woman might not be an ordinary person"
By then, Daemon frowned, a touch impatient.
"So what? Why am I employing the lot of you? Is it not to resolve problems? What use are you if you can't even handle an elderly woman?"
"Understood."
Harrison hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to speak further.He knew full well that Layla and the unfortunate ex- boyfriend were probably in cahoots with Derila.
Initially, he wanted to caution Daemon, but he ended up being lectured by the man instead.
Daemon went out again after lunch.
Before leaving, he said to Harrison, "Leave a few smart ones to keep guard at the castle."
"Understood."
Harrison immediately made the arrangements.
Naturally, he knew that his employer didn't want Derila to escape.
Right then, Sloan delivered Derila's bag to her room.
Derila quickly dismissed everyone else and made up an excuse to have Layla stay.
The instant Layla opened Derila's bag and beheld the gems inside, her eyes glittered with excitement.
"Whoa! He's really generous and treats you amazingly well! Most importantly, he's even so handsome! You should just yield, Derila!"
"What are you saying, Ms.Layla? Are you not worried at all when Anthony has been captured?"
Derila was sprawled on the bed with helplessness etched across her features.
Contrarily, Layla wore an expression of disdain.
"Why should I be worried? Daemon won't kill him.At most, he'll keep him locked up to blackmail you.Furthermore, he's dumb, so he can't grow without being taught a lesson."
"But I don't want to stay here."
Casting her eyes around the luxurious yet cold room, Derila couldn't help lamenting, "It's as though I'm a bird ina gilded cage with no freedom to speak of."
Likewise, Layla echoed, "Well, that's true.It's cold without a shred of warmth."
"I want to go home.I miss the children.Also, I wonder what has become of the pets I keep."
Derila cradled her forehead with a troubled look on her face.
"You call them pets when they're composed of an eagle, wolf, and leopard?" Layla teased.
In response, Derila rolled her eyes.
"They're incredibly adorable! Anyway, I want to leave!"
"Don't worry, for with me here, I'll get you out for sure! Be good, take your meals properly, and recuperate well.When the right time comes, I'll definitely figure out a way!"
Layla coaxed.
"How are you going to do that when our communication device is gone? Besides, Anthony is in their hands."
Derila's brows were creased deeply.
"Hey, have you forgotten my former profession? I was a special forces agent for M Nation.I've experienced all kinds of situations!"
Layla quirked a brow at her with all the smugness in the world.
"That's true."
A wealth of relief suffused Derila.
"But Derila, you still have to learn to refine and use poison.It's not to harm others but to save yourself at the critical moment."
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