"Back to the Lockwood Family," the bodyguard replied respectfully.
"If you dare lay a finger on her, I promise you'll be joining her in the grave!" Caden Lockwood's voice was stern, "Give her the phone back!"
The bodyguard bowed his head and handed the phone back to Evelyn Morgan.
Evelyn was curious why Caden Lockwood always finished his conversations with others in just a few words.
Every time she wanted to talk to him, it always took a really long time.
"Are you scared?" Caden's voice was soothing.
"Not really," Evelyn whispered, "Did you... settle everything with them?"
"This is the time for you to face your father-in-law," Caden spoke calmly, "My dad didn't call me back; it seems he wants to talk to you alone."
"How can you do this!" Evelyn was anxious, "Are you planning to stand by and do nothing?"
She wasn't stupid; from just one disdainful look from James Lockwood, she already knew
— he didn't like her,
