Chapter 73

Cassandra put away her phone. "I'm heading down. I need some answers." Westwood Hotel's restaurant was on the ground floor. As soon as she walked through the entrance, she spotted Lilian waiting inside. "Ms. Blake." Lilian greeted her with a cheerful smile. "Mr. Scott has been waiting for you a little while now." "He needs a word with me?" "You'll see," Lilian replied, then led her into one of the private dining rooms. The table inside was a full set, with a lavish spread of dishes. Clearly, no one had taken a bite. Ryan sat at the head of the table, fingers tapping away at his phone. But before she could speak, his so-called "sons" noticed her first. The large dogs lounging at his feet leapt up one by one and bounded toward her with wagging tails, each vying for attention. Although they looked intimidating, they'd spent enough time around her these past few days to know that she was one of their owner's close acquaintances. They greeted her with a friendly enthusiasm th