Chapter 222 The Runway

• Barnes stared at Lily, who looked totally off—there was something more going on. He waved for someone to take Marah away, then turned back to Lily and asked calmly, “I don’t believe in coincidences. If someone’s threatening you, just say it. You won’t have to deal with the consequences.”
• Lily hesitated. For a split second, it looked like she might break. But then she clenched her jaw and took full responsibility.
• Barnes could see she was dead set on protecting Marah, which only made him more wary of that woman. Marah clearly played this game too well.