Even though Lina knew Felix held an unimaginably high status—so high that even Steve feared him—his continued questioning and the direction of his suspicions pushed her to the edge. The mere idea that her son might be involved sent her into a silent rage.

She was a mother, and when it came to her child, she did not care who the hell the other person was.

"I'm just asking questions," Felix said flatly. "Just answer them. Don't make me start quoting laws and rights to get you to cooperate."

His voice was so calm. For a moment, Lina wondered if she had overreacted, so she took a breath and continued.

She explained, "He wasn't in the stall. It's way too small in there. I left the door cracked open so he could see me, and since I had the tether on, plus the nanny and driver waiting outside, I wasn't worried about him wandering off."

Felix did not say anything right away. He stood there, clearly deep in thought.

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