Chapter 173: Lucas's Message Flashed on Dominic's Screen

Lucas's message flashed on Dominic's screen. (Locate that girl. Immediately.) He needed to identify her. Compensation had to be arranged. A guarantee she would vanish from his world forever. His, and Sienna’s. That woman might try to win his family over. She could charm them into accepting Noah quickly. Earn their affection and trust. He refused to entertain the thought. Lucas opened his social media and uploaded several photos of Noah.

“Whoa! What’s this, Bro? Your feed’s been dead for years. Now this?” Sebastian’s surprised text popped up.

Notifications flooded in instantly. (Noah is so big now! Adorable!) Aunt Beatrice commented. (He’s Lucas’s miniature copy. Sigh. If only his mother was Valerie.) Mrs. Harrington wrote.

[Stop shaming the family with these photos!] Mr. Harrington’s comment was sharp.

Lucas muted the alerts. He returned to his work. Morning arrived swiftly. Sienna rose from bed. Noah still slept soundly. Today’s bridal shoot was at Evergreen Park. After that, she planned to visit Grand Meridian Hotel. The investigation into that night five years ago awaited. She kissed Noah’s soft cheek. Slipped out quietly. Lucas followed her.

“Look after Noah. Tell him I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon,” Sienna said.

“I’ll have Dominic drive you.” Lucas reached for his phone.

“It’s fine. Just a short shoot. I’ll take my touring motorcycle.” She moved toward the door.

He walked her to the garage. “Drive safely,” he advised before she left.

“Don’t worry. I handle roads well. Take good care of Noah.” She secured her helmet. Pulled away from the estate.

She glanced in her rearview mirror. A small smile touched her lips. Having someone see her off felt strangely nice.

“Assign covert protection for her. I’ll handle Crown Monarch Hotel investigation alone today,” Lucas instructed Dominic after she disappeared from view.

“Understood, Sir.”

Evergreen Park sat isolated. Prehistoric-themed. Decorated with pavilions and bridges over a serene river. Normally, entry required a fee. Today, Amor Group booked the entire park for the shoot. The company also reserved a suite at Grand Meridian Hotel for Sienna’s team. She paused in the hotel’s grand lobby. Her mind drifted back five years. Those memories were a nightmare. This was the place. Where she lost her innocence. That night forced a complete transformation. A shy girl forced out of her shell. She was no hypocrite. But society held no tolerance for such things.

A raped woman. An abortion… People would scorn her. This stain would follow her forever. A permanent weakness. Suddenly…

“You’re here, Sienna.” A gentle voice broke her reverie.