From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 332

The man froze, every muscle tense. Before coming to Cabinda, he had done his homework. He knew the Lane family ran this place, and that protecting Laurinda would be effortless for them.

His own identity was a lie, just a cover. If he died here, no one would look into it. No one would care about the fate of a man who didn’t even officially exist.

His confidence slipped away. He dropped from one knee to both, surrendering completely. Whatever punishment waited for him back home didn’t matter anymore. All he cared about was making it through this moment with Laurinda.

“Baily sent us,” he admitted, hoping Laurinda would let him live out of respect for Baily.

She just looked at him, unimpressed. “I already know you work for Baily. What I want to know is why you’re here. Was it to rescue Aileen?”

He shook his head. “No. We’re here to take the real Lord back to Stonehaven.”

The words tumbled out as he shut his eyes. He didn't know if Laurinda would lose it when she heard their real mission. After all, this was a direct threat to her position.

Laurinda caught the phrase “real Lord” and instantly thought of Laura. She arched an eyebrow, her lips curling into a cold smile.

“Laura? So Baily knows about the Austin family’s secret? The whole real-versus-fake daughter thing? Do you have Laura now?”

It finally made sense. Laura had disappeared for a week, leaving no trace. Now Laurinda realized Stonehaven’s people had already taken her. So that’s what Aileen had been hinting at.

Laurinda’s reaction was nothing like what the man had expected. Shouldn’t she be panicking? If Laura made it back to Stonehaven, Laurinda’s whole position could collapse. Didn’t that scare her?

He couldn’t help but ask, watching her unreadable smile. “Lord, aren’t you worried? If the real Lord returns to the Austin family, won’t you lose everything?”

Back in Stonehaven, everyone was waiting for Laura’s return. They couldn’t wait to drag Laurinda down, to see her ruined.

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