Chapter 744

Maeve had never set foot in Laventon before. After being drugged by Liam the moment she stepped off the plane, she hadn't had a chance to take in the city. But now, it was clear that Laventon was every bit the paradise people claimed it to be. As a child, Maeve couldn't grasp the allure, but now she could see why the city center was a marvel. It had everything—an enormous trade hub and a bustling, diverse crowd. The streets teemed with people from different walks of life. Trying to escape Laventon while evading Liam felt like walking straight into a trap. "Mr. Larson, we've arrived." Arrived? Judging by the short drive, Liam's villa had to be right in the heart of the city. The driver opened the door for Liam, and Maeve followed him out. Before Maeve stood a colossal clock tower with its base resting on a sprawling square. The building's architecture harkened back to the previous century, and its sheer scale left Maeve awestruck. Just then, Liam snapped his fingers. Maeve f