"It was pretty successful.Otherwise, I wouldn't be talking to you right now." Derila
chuckled.
"Are things well on your side? I saw the text where you mentioned that things are fine at
the orphanage, and Lacy is no longer in danger, right?"
"Yes, " Layla replied, "I spoke to you the other day, and I told you not to head
outside.However, you avoided the subject and kept asking me about the orphanage, so
I sensed that something was amiss.Later, I heard gunshots, and the call was cut off.I
couldn't contact you again, so I knew something bad had happened.I was really anxious
at that time, and I thought of contacting Daemon to save you and getting Mr.Lincoln to
contact the police of Aymo City…"
Layla continued, "However, Mr.Lincoln reminded me that you've always been an
intelligent and cautious person.Thus, you couldn't have been duped by Chrono so
easily, unless you were threatened by him.However, he doesn't have a hold on you
apart from the orphanage.You were far away from Chrono, so he couldn't use
something else to manipulate you unless he had planted a bomb inside the
orphanage…Therefore, we spent two continuous nights scouring the orphanage in
order to locate the bomb, so that you wouldn't be threatened by Chrono…"
Layla got emotional as she talked about what had occurred on that day.
"However, the bomb had been hidden in a secure location, and we couldn't find
it.Mr.Lincoln contacted the police, and they helped us to look for it.After a while, we
managed to find it.I contacted you immediately, but no one answered.Later, a
bodyguard from the Lierger residence phoned me.I was surprised and also rather
emotional.Although your identity is exposed, at least, the issue is finally settled…"
She paused, then added, "Now, Lacy's no longer in critical condition and will remain in
the hospital for observation.The police are keeping an eye on the orphanage and have
increased the number of patrols around the area.We're very safe, so you don't have to
worry about us."
"Good to know that you're okay." Derila frowned.
"Chrono's escaped, but he was bitten by Sam, so he can't do anything drastic for a
while.Still, if he survives, I'm afraid he wouldn't let me go.Currently, I'm under the
protection of the Lierger family.Since he can't get close to me, I fear he might target
the orphanage again"
"We've beefed up our security since this incident? Layla assured her, "Mr.Lincoln has
recruited a few more bodyguards.They will work two shifts every day and take turns to
protect the children.Don't worry"
"Okay." Derila nodded.
"Once I've recovered, I'll pay you a visit.If anything happens, you must tell me"
"Understood, "
Layla replied, "Now, I have something to discuss with you"
"shoot."
"Earlier, Mr.Lincoln and I believed that the people of Riz Corporation wouldn't interfere
in matters between you and Chrono.After all, you have Daemon behind your
back.However, after this incident, we aren't so sure about that now."
She continued, "If he could enter the orphanage undetected and plant a bomb there, he
must be a top assassin.Chrono's accomplice must also be from Riz Corporation.At this
point, we don't know if he only has one accomplice or more.Anyhow, the problem is
even more complicated than we
thought.Mr.Lincoln is also trying to contact Darcel Giblo, the head of Riz Corporation, to
see if he can negotiate with him and ask the organization to stop meddling in this affair."
"This is quite tricky"
Derila said hastily, "The head of Riz Corporation is a domineering fellow and never
interacts with the outside world.Nobody has been able to contact him, either.Even if we
do, he's not an easy person to negotiate with.Hence, I think it's best that Mr.Lincoln
doesn't waste his effort on him"
"We'll just give it a try"
Layla said, "Derila, it's great news that your surgery is successful.Now, you must
focus on getting a proper recovery.Once you've recovered, nobody can harm you."
"I know, Ms.Layla.."
"We won't interfere in your marriage to Daemon.We'll always support you, regardless of
your decision.Once you've made a decision, just let us know."
"Okay.Thank you, Ms.Layla…"
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