With a grin, Brian leaned in and pressed a kiss onto her flushed lips.

"Sure."

Her tone carried a hint of exasperation, yet it was a welcome change from the silent treatment.

In Wragos.

Sanford's countenance was stormy as he sat in silence on the couch, awaiting news.

He had just sent his assistant to verify whether his mother had reached out to Maggie recently.

At that moment, he felt like a caged beast, teetering on the edge of restraint.

He clung to the hope that his assumptions were wrong.

He dared to wish that Maggie's departure wasn't linked to his mother.

If it were...

His assistant's call came shortly after.

Sanford picked up immediately.

"What is it?"

“Mr. Robles, upon investigation, it appears Mrs. Robles hasn't been in direct contact with Miss Shear in the past two days."

This news brought Sanford a momentary sense of relief.

As he was about to speak, the assistant disclosed more.

“However, there's something else. Yesterday, Miss Shear and her brother were seen with a man named Remy at a nightclub in Skrix. Upon further probing, I discovered that Mrs. Robles had met with this Remy a few days prior."

Sanford's mind reeled.

“Remy? Which Remy are we discussing?"

The assistant clarified, “He was previously employed as the sales manager at Mr. Olson's BMW dealership, and has since been terminated."