From Simon Adler's expression, it was clear Mia Grant had guessed correctly.
No wonder he'd said this was for her protection.
If she didn't obediently go to Portia, then Mr. Hughes wouldn't spare her.
His smoke-roughened voice was slightly hoarse. "Silas hasn't been able to make a full move yet. The timing is too tight. I don't know if Mr. Hughes has sensed something."
"We originally planned to see Mr. Hughes off before the end of the year. But we never expected this to be so sudden."
"If we'd had even half a month more, it would have been enough time for Silas."
"But for Mr. Hughes to suddenly make a decision like this..."
Simon Adler stubbed out his cigarette and looked at her. "Silas doesn't know I came to get you."
"Mr. Hughes realized I helped you pass on the message about your engagement."
"That's why he sent me to bring you over."
"Using Silas's name was my idea. I figured that if you knew it was Mr. Hughes's order, you most likely wouldn't come with me willingly."
