A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 588

Marcia was too slow to catch the nuance, but Maya understood instantly. Suppressing her terror, she played dumb, waiting for Marcia to speak.

Marcia finally caught Laurel's implication. This eldest Wilkinson daughter was terrifyingly perceptive. She had figured out Maya's involvement without even being told.

But with Maya holding her secret hostage, Marcia played along. "Laurel, I... I don't know what you mean."

Laurel didn't even look at her. She stared down Maya with a crushing, silent pressure. "She didn't get it, but you did, didn't you?"

"Laurel..." Maya forced a smile, genuinely terrified of her. "I have no idea what you're talking about either."

Laurel's expression didn't change. She nodded thoughtfully. "Then both of you will stay in your rooms for the next two days. You are not to leave."

Maids immediately stepped forward to escort them upstairs. It was house arrest.

Maya wasn't about to comply. Being locked up would ruin the rest of her plans. "On what grounds? I'm calling my dad! I'll call the police!"

"Go ahead," Laurel smiled faintly. "Let's see if the police investigate you or me first."

Maya's hand trembled. If Rowan and Laurel were already on to them, the police finding the evidence was only a matter of time.

"Fine! I'll go to my room!" Maya stomped her foot and marched upstairs. As long as Frank didn't screw up, things would still go her way.

Seeing Maya submit, Marcia didn't dare argue. She shot Laurel a nervous look and scurried upstairs.

Laurel turned to the maids. "Don't let them out. Cut the internet and phone signals to their rooms."

"Yes, Miss."

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