Chapter 2144

"What bad timing!" Mateo's indifferent voice came from behind Amber. Amber turned around and saw Mateo with a team of armed soldiers. Terrified, she quickly put some distance between her and Liam. She stammered an explanation. "Matt… It's not what you think. Liam and I came here to look for people. Ms. Everheart and Ms. Osborne are gone. Liam couldn't find them and guessed they might be in the orchard. He wasn't familiar with the orchard and asked me to guide him." Mateo looked livid, but still cracked a gentle smile. "Silly, you don't have to be scared. I know you're prudent. He must have forced you to come here. I don't blame you." He extended his hand and beckoned Amber toward him. "Come here. You're my fiancee. You should stand with me." "I…" Amber bit her lip—Mateo was right. She kept her head low, about to walk to him. But in the next second, Liam firmly grabbed her wrist. "You can't go!" Liam held Amber's wrist tightly and shot Mateo a challenging look. "When did Amb