Chapter 1284

In Hackett Manor, Maeve was leaning against the window. She was absorbed in her business studies when the rumble of an approaching car engine broke her concentration. Zion's car pulled up, followed closely by a taxi. A taxi? Maeve frowned. Though curiosity gnawed at her, she set aside her book and made her way downstairs. As she stepped into the living room, she saw that Lyra, Charlie, and Zion had returned. "Why do you all look like you just got into a brawl? You guys are in a mess." Lyra blinked in surprise. "Really? That's strange. I've already touched up my makeup in the car." She pulled a small mirror from her purse and began to fix her face. "You wouldn't believe how persistent those guys were today. Luckily, I held my ground. Otherwise, they might have gotten the better of me." "What exactly happened?" Maeve pressed after seeing that Lyra was skirting around the main point. Lyra turned serious and patted Charlie on the shoulder. "Show Mavy what we found." "Okay!" C