Chapter 110 The Island in the Lake

Liam ended the call with a chuckle and said to me, "She’ll watch over Iddy. Let's hit the road!" I nodded and we left the hospital, making a beeline for the casino down south. Liam drove, marveling at the towering new buildings we passed. "Lake City's been booming these last couple of years. They're really throwing up these skyscrapers fast." I just nodded, my mind elsewhere. Sweety had been in trouble since last night, and I had no clue how she was now. "Hey, I heard the Scott Corporation's hit a rough patch," Liam said, throwing a glance my way as he navigated the streets. I nodded again, and to show I was not just brushing him off, I grunted an acknowledgment. He did not press on and instead floored it, taking us toward the suburbs. As we left the city behind, I was itching with questions. However, before I could ask anything, my phone buzzed. It was Officer Jackson. "Officer Jackson, any news?" I asked as soon as I picked up. "Yeah," he grunted back. "We've been tailing No