Searching for you all night.

An unsettling feeling gripped Nora.

However, Daphne offered a faint smile and assured her that the person Layla had sought help from was highly capable.

Daphne added that Jacob might even hold him in high regard, which persuaded Nora not to believe her,completely.

With a gentle closing of the door, Daphne leaned against it, her gaze vacant and lost in thought for an extended period.

By this time,it was getting very late.

After a prolonged contemplation with the sky above, Daphne eventually walked out of the house and boarded the taxi.

Upon arriving at Jacob’s grand villa, it

was already nine o'clock in the evening.

Jacob, dressed in a formal suit, was seated on the sofa, indulging in a drink. The soft glow from a crystal lamp illuminated his striking features.

In the past, Daphne might have been captivated by his charm. However, her present sentiment was one of repulsion.

In a husky voice, Jacob inquired, "Where have you been? I've been calling you all day.”

Daphne remained silent as