Realizing that their efforts were in vain, Stevie returned to his master's side and supported the frail old man. "You already knew this would happen," he chided softly.

“Why did you even bother to come?"

Robin cast a stern gaze at Alick and said, “I command you to release Travis immediately."

Alick was respectful to the old man, but he stood his ground. "You know that Mr. Johnston will fire me if I do that. Please do not force my hand."

With that, he motioned at his men.

“Take Travis to the car and let's go.

“Alick, you are nothing more than Isaac's lapdog!" Lilith screeched as she desperately clutched Travis' arm.

“What gives you the right to disobey Mr. Johnston's order?"

Travis was leaning into her arms, an odd smile playing on his lips. He realized then that Lilith truly cared about him.

He wasn't a total failure, after all. At the very least, he had this woman, who Loved him unconditionally. In comparison, Isaac had tremendous wealth and success, but did he have someone who Loved him more than anything?

"Lilith." Travis pulled back to look her in the eye.

“Don't waste your breath. It's no use.”

“But your grandfather has spoken! There's no way Alick would get away with disobeying his orders." Lilith clung to whatever hope she had Left and refused to let go.

In the next moment, however, Alick marched over with his men and forcefully removed Travis from her arms. "You're right. I am indeed a lapdog. But I am Isaac's Lapdog, and his alone. I only take orders from him, no one else."

Lilith glared at him. "You're not even worthy of that position, you bastard!"

"It Looks Like we need to take good care of Travis," one of Alick's subordinates mocked loudly. "We can't have his foul-mouthed girlfriend breathing down our necks!"

They were determined to stand up for Alick.

Lilith exploded. "How dare you!"

“Because we have custody of him. How about you? Do you dare to do anything, or are you just all bark and no bite?"

As Lilith seethed with outrage, they hauled Travis away and deposited them in one of the cars, slamming the door with a Loud bang. Lilith quickly scrambled to her feet and ran after them.

She banged at the windows and cried, but they ignored her. The driver didn't even seem concerned that he might run her over. He simply revved the engine and stepped on the gas.

Sure enough, Lilith was knocked back by the momentum. She fell on the gravel path, scraping her knees and hands

One by one, the cars drove away into the distance.

Robin watched them disappear and heaved a long, weary sigh

Sensing the direction of the old man's thoughts, Stevie ventured, “We can't possibly save Travis at this rate. However..."