Sweet Subterfuge

After a long wait, the day finally came for Lana’s trial case, However, neither of the parties involved showed up in court. Larissa was si recovering in Aldovia, so it was not convenient for her to make a long trip back home. She entrusted her lawyer to handle everything on her behall

As for Lana, it seemed as if she had completely disappeared: her lawyer couldn’t reach her. Considering the possibility of her fleeing to escape punishment, the court immediately suspended the trial, and the police began searching for her.

There were no records of Lana purchasing any flight or train tickets in the system. But that alone didn’t necessarily mean she hadn’t left Bartham. After searching all the hotels and questhouses, as well as visiting hundreds of neighborhoods and streets in the city without any luck, the police had no choice but to issue a nationwide warrant for Lana and set a reward of ten thousand dollars for finding her.

“Hey, should I provide some tips to the police and claim the ten grand reward?” Dylan joked with Kevan

Kevan-busy packing his luggage-didn’t bother to raise his head as he asked calmly. “Do you need that ten grand?”

the police, so I feel bad watching them struggle

did not have as strong of a sense

when I’m back.” He recalled the tie he’d received a few hours ago. “Now

to persuade him further but gave up in the end knowing his personality well. “Alright, I won’t bother you much about this matter.” Dylan changed the

Kevan’s actions halled.

be an obstacle anymore, what are you afraid of?” Dylan

Aster. He didn’t know how to tell Larissa that he was Aster’s biological father. He didn’t want to keep it a secret forever, although this seemed to be the easiest option for