No Escape from Love novel Chapter 113

"This is… just Mr. Hastings' way of showing concern for you." Oliver nodded firmly.

"You're lying again." I glared at him, furious at his hesitant, evasive manner. He seemed dead set on being Alex's accomplice. "You two are putting on a show together. Do you really take me for a fool?"

Oliver instantly fell silent. After a long pause, he scratched his head. "I can't tell you anything. If I do, Mr. Hastings will have me kicked out of Hastings Group."

That was as good as indirectly admitting that I would have to ask Alex if I wanted answers. Oliver wouldn't tell me a single word of truth.

But I had no interest in dealing with Alex for now, so all I could do was lie in bed. I was tossing and turning as I tried to piece things together.

"Maybe I should call Lila," I thought. But when I checked my phone, it was already 11:00 pm.

Forget it—I didn't want to disturb her rest. I didn't expect that just as I was about to put my phone down, her call came through.

"Lila." My voice was soft and warm. "You really know me too well. I was just about to call you, and here you are."

"You're still awake?" Lila chuckled. "I was afraid I'd disturb you."

"You called because of what happened today, didn't you?" I sat up, leaning against the headboard. "Let me guess—it's about those guys from earlier."

"Yeah." She nodded. "Serena, I think they were targeting you specifically."

I had the same feeling. "And I'm sure Alex knows something about it."

But there was something else that felt off. "Who sent those men?"