Andrew replied dismissively, "Oh really? And what if I don't tone it down?"

Liliana sneered. "If you don't behave yourself, you'll be the only one who suffers in the end!"

Miles frowned. "Liliana, don't exaggerate. You make it sound like Mom's a monster."

Then, he turned to Andrew and said, "Mr. Lloyd, I'm just giving you a heads-up. That's all. Nothing more."

Without another word, Andrew followed Otis deeper into the estate to meet Victoria.

Liliana watched his back disappear and stom