"Where''s Marion?" Fermin demanded.


    His subordinate kept his head down. "Sir, Marion is in Seamar City under the watch of our people. He couldn''t have gone overseas."


    "Then who was leading these actions?"


    "It''s the Houston family''s army."


    Fermin''s face twisted into a cruel smile.


    The Houston family''s army only took orders from Marion, but that man was wasting away in Seamar City. Yet his men were active overseas.


    "Sir, should we go back and handle the situation?"


    "Not until we find Liza. I can''t leave without her."


    "But..."


    "No buts. Send someone to find out who''s in charge overseas. The rest of you stay in Orkgate and find Liza." "Yes, sir."


    The subordinate hurried off to ry the orders.


    Fermin stood in thergest casino in Orkgate. His men had searched every corner but found nothing.


    "Where could she be?" he muttered.


    In any other city, he wouldn''t be this worried. But Orkgate was chaotic, with ck markets, casinos, and human trafficking. Many had tried to clean it up but failed.


    The more he thought about it, the more agitated he felt. If anyone dared to harm Liza, he wouldn''t hesitate to take drastic measures.


    At the Sharp Mansion, Lara brought a tray of stewed papaya and milk to Liza''s room.


    Thetter remained on guard, especially around her. She ced the tray on the table and spoke. "I know you don''t like me."<fnb1e3> Official source is find?novel</fnb1e3>


    Liza tensed up, and she continued, "You were engaged to Mr. Lowe, and you didn''t like him. I guess you don''t like me either."


    "You''re not him. I have no grudges against you."


    "Well, I used to work for the Lowe family as a maid. And my sister, Yvonne, was also engaged to Mr. Lowe. That might be why you don''t like me."


    Liza remained wary. "That''s not true, but I don''t dislike Drake anymore."


    Lara smiled. "Guess we''re cool then."