Chapter 358

Liam hadn't expected Erwin to be so tight-lipped. No matter how much he pried, Erwin refused to share anything about Ella. Liam found it strange. He and Erwin had known each other for years—long enough that trust wasn't an issue. Yet when it came to Ella, Erwin remained uncharacteristically silent. And why had Erwin returned to town so suddenly after years away? The timing felt too convenient. When Liam arrived home, he noticed Ella wasn't there. His irritation deepened. He tried calling her, but her phone was off. His expression darkened further. He immediately contacted Jasper, instructing him to track her down. Yet despite working through the night, Jasper couldn't provide any updates. Liam realized something unsettling for the first time—if Ella truly wanted to disappear, he couldn't trace her. … Meanwhile, Maya was still at the villa. Early the next morning, she was jolted awake by the sound of her phone ringing. "Grandpa!" Maya answered the call with a br