Her words struck a nerve with Lola who collapsed to the ground and buried her face in tears.
"So that's how it is, " Simeon lamented. "Sigh, Simon has been taken away by the Staytons and I have not seen him in a long time."
Looking gloomy, Alia quickly got her wits about her and sneered, "Do you think I'm a fool? Who do you think Mr. Giblo is? If he really wants to find out, do you think you can even hide it?"
"I…"
"Forget it, whatever reason you have to keep it a secret is none of my business, " Alia asserted coldly. "As long as you can get us out of here safely, we'll keep our mouths shut."
"You really are smart, Aunt Alia."
Carla acknowledge Alia's capabilities with a sigh.
Alia realized that even if they revealed the children's existence, Zayn still wouldn't forgive them.
But, one word from Carla and their family would be left to rot in the freezing cold room that no one knew about.
"Don't worry. Now that you're Zayn's woman, who would dare harm you?" Assuming that Carla was still hesitating, Alia added, "We just want to leave this place safely and have no other demands."
"You are overestimating me. Can't you see I'm locked in here together with you?" Carla bemoaned as she sat on the sofa. "His mood can be so volatile that even I can't get a good grasp of it."
"He will definitely let you out, " Alia asserted confidently. "By that time, I'm sure you know what to do."
Carla ignored her and stared daggers at Lola instead. "Did you really send men to abduct my children?"
"What?" Alia's eyes widened in shock. "Lola, you sent men to kidnap the kids?"
With a glint in her eye, Lola lowered her head in silence.
"Are you crazy?" Alia yelled angrily. "Those are Zayn's kids. If he finds out about it, he will kill us!"
"Who knows for sure?" Lola glared coldly at Carla. "If they are really his children, she would have revealed it long ago. Why does she even need to be so secretive?"
"I find it strange too." Simeon questioned, "Carla, are those children really Zayn's?"
Ignoring them, Carla tapped on her phone anxiously to call Brad and verify her children's safety.
However, there was so signal at all.
"This is a secret room where all signals have been cut off. You won't be able to get through." Alia grabbed Carla. "Be honest with me. Is Zayn the father?"
"It's none of your business!" Carla pushed her away.
Outraged, Alia gritted her teeth and scolded Lola, "You stupid girl, how many times do I have to tell you not to act impulsively? Why do you always have to do something stupid without my knowledge?"
Alia was in a dilemma. On one hand, she wished the children belonged to Zayn, on the other hand, she wished that they didn't.
If Zayn was the father, it was understandable for them to help Carla keep the secret.
But, if Lola's men managed to kidnap the children and hurt them in the process, their whole family would be finished.
However, if Zayn wasn't the father, he would have the impression that all of them made a fool of him on purpose. When that happened, they would also be in hot soup.
But, he would not kill them if any harm came to the children.
Therefore, choosing the lesser of the two evils, they hoped that the children weren't Zayn's.
Meanwhile, in the car, Benard warily asked, "Are we really locking Miss Wigston in there?"
"Since she doesn't want to talk, let her just stay in there."
Zayn's tone was cold and didn't leave any room for negotiation.
"Why don't you let me investigate?" Benard suggested. "Actually, I don't think it's going to be complicated. We can find out easily."
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