Chapter 1343

"Mr. Larson, what's the deal with summoning me over so mysteriously?" Maeve asked. Liam hesitated. "I…" Outside, Lyra and Charlie shoved Matteo aside and ducked behind Zion. Matteo had intended to stop them, but the moment he met Zion's gaze, he instinctively took a step back. Since Zion wasn't someone he could challenge, he had chosen to retreat. Back inside, Liam caught sight of the door slightly ajar. He frowned as he said, "Just wait a second." Maeve didn't quite get what Liam meant, but before she could ask, he stepped forward and flung the door open. The three of them were suddenly exposed, standing right there in Maeve and Liam's line of sight. Maeve raised an eyebrow and her face was written with—"What exactly are you three up to?" Lyra cleared her throat and shot Charlie a meaningful look. Charlie, quick to deflect, pointed the blame at Zion. Zion met Maeve's eyes, looking completely innocent. Maeve gave them a faint smile and then, without a word, stepped forwar