Chapter 72

Lily's heart pounded as waves of pain washed over her. Suppressing the growing unease, she climbed a few steps and stopped at the entrance. She looked at the digital lock she had personally chosen and raised her hand to enter the code. "Incorrect password." The mechanical voice shattered the last thread of hope within her. The password had been changed. Nadia was puzzled; she couldn't comprehend Lily's actions. "Ring the doorbell. Why are you entering a password? What? Do you think this is your house?" Nadia motioned her aside, pressing the doorbell instead. The double wooden doors opened, and Sarah poked her head out, then pulled the door open when she saw them. "Ms. Lynde," Nadia greeted respectfully, unaware of Sarah's boyfriend's identity. From the rumors online and the opulent neighborhood, Nadia assumed the reports were accurate. Her tone toward Sarah was more reverent now. Though respected in the design world, she was just a designer. Sarah was the vice president of N