Chapter 272

"Don't ask, just investigate," Xavier's lips barely parted as he spoke. His four words carried an undeniable authority that couldn't be refused. "Of course." Timothy could only nod and continue with the investigation. … Lily drove straight to look for a new apartment. Lupier's sales department was located in a mall, surrounded by several nice residential areas with plenty of housing available. In about two hours, she picked a one-bedroom apartment. She signed the rental agreement and paid the rent on the spot. She then returned to Bayview Garden to move her things. By the time she had moved everything over to the new place, night had already fallen. As she busied herself cleaning her new home, Lily messaged Maryanne to let her know she had moved. Maryanne immediately initiated a video call. Lily's phone was still with Xavier, but she had retrieved her SIM card, so communication wasn't affected. She answered the call, placed the phone on a shelf, and said, "You can come over a