Chapter 69. Eat with Me

Emilia's POV

Once I found myself brought to the airport, I soon found myself in an unfamiliar location, a vast basement that felt more similar to an underground mansion.

Lucian Red was the one responsible for my captivity, and I couldn’t be naïve about it. I was well aware of his infatuation with my daughter, noticing his frequent visits to the café where she would spend her time. I couldn’t help but connect his presence to her emotional turmoil when we departed Dinan and her detached state while we were in Greece.

As a concerned parent, I discreetly monitored the café’s CCTV, ensuring my daughter’s safety from afar. Yet, I chose not to reveal my knowledge of Lucian to her deliberately. I intended to let her come to me and share her feelings and impressions about him on her own accord.

Certainly, I didn’t underestimate Lucian’s reputation, power, and capabilities. Knowing the secret of my daughter’s true identity, I was fully aware of the potential danger h