Chapter 715

Lydia nodded to the organizers and stepped outside to take the call.

"Haven't you already gotten what you came for?" Her voice was cool and unhurried.

Kneeling at the Ashford residence's gate had been a performance for Desmond's benefit, nothing more. And Desmond had believed every second of it.

"Lydia," Rita began, her tone carefully measured. "I didn't have any ulterior motive. I just can't affo