A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 610

Knowing that, Ian hadn't rejected the invitation immediately, figuring it was safer to ask first.

Rowan remained silent for a moment before deciding. "I'm going."

Elissa didn't have many enemies.

Perhaps he could find a lead at the Wilkinson Gala.

Hearing that Rowan was actually in the mood to attend a party, Frank frowned deeply. "You still suspect Maya?"

He had already told Rowan that Maya was the one who handed him the antidote.

Given Maya's limited intelligence, she shouldn't have any backup plans.

"Do you honestly think Maya is smart enough to pull off a coordinated operation like this?"

Stealing a car, kidnapping, swapping plates, and switching getaway vehicles—all executed with flawless precision.

Rowan snatched his overcoat from the back of his chair and strode out the door.

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Meanwhile, when Maya heard that Rowan had gone to Atwater Group and successfully retrieved the antidote, she absolutely lost her mind.

Secluded in a private lounge at the Gala venue, she furiously smashed her phone against the wall.

That useless Frank!

He was so indecisive and soft-hearted it made her sick.

She had already bribed the dock workers along the route Frank was supposed to take when he kidnapped Elissa.

If Frank had just stuck to the plan, Elissa would be dead by now.

But instead, Frank hesitated, allowing Rowan to back him into a corner.

No wonder the Atwater family was falling so far behind the Murphys these days!

Click.

The lounge door suddenly swung open.

Maya instantly masked her fury. Looking up and seeing Marcia, her brow furrowed in disgust. "What are you doing here?"

Given the absolute disaster they had caused, Laurel's ruthless temper should have guaranteed Marcia was locked away somewhere, not parading around the Gala.

Hiding her own deep-seated hatred, Marcia offered a sickly sweet smile. "If you can be here, why can't I?"

"Laurel personally ordered the staff to let me out."

She had vaguely overheard Laurel mentioning something about 'engagement gifts.'

Which meant the Wilkinson family wasn't going to ruin her marriage to the Atwater family after all.

As long as Carmela showed up tonight to propose, she could still marry into the Atwater family!

Even if Carmela eventually discovered her true identity was a sham, she would have to swallow her pride for the sake of her son Hickey and the baby in Marcia's belly.

Otherwise, the Atwater family would become the laughingstock of the city.

Thinking of this, the look Marcia gave Maya carried a hint of arrogant superiority.

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