Chapter 176: A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

LIANA

The next day, I sat at my desk in the office, unable to shake the nagging feeling that Lara was behind all this.

Every file I opened, every email I read, the thought kept creeping back into my mind. I wanted to ask Zaylen for help, but I knew he wouldn’t support this hunch without some legit evidence.

I glanced around the office, my eyes scanning for someone who might be able to help.

Just then, I spotted Sara entering the room, her presence sparking a sense of hope within me.

I stood up and walked over to her. "Sara, can I talk to you for a moment?" I asked with an innocent smile.

She looked up, a bit surprised but nodded. "Sure, Lia. What’s up?"

“Actually, I need a tiny bit of help from you,” I uttered, grinning at her sheepishly.

She arched an eyebrow, scanning my expression. “Are you sure it is a tiny help?”

“Uh… well, first hear me out,” I urged.

“Fine.” She pulled a chair and sat next to me. “Tell me. What do you have in your mind?”

I sucked in a deep breath and starte