The People Responsible

Lance and Lily stepped inside the lavishly decorated home office of Bernard Hawthorne. It was not their first time coming there so they had gotten used to the show of luxury of the mansion. They were fascinated the first time they stepped into the mansion but never intimidated. They came from rich families as well and though they were not the kind of wealthy people who flaunt their riches, they were used to luxury. 

Bernard Hawthorne was already seated behind his desk while his son was standing beside him waiting for their visitors. 

As soon as the couple entered, Bernard Hawthorne stood up and welcomed them. He walked toward them and shook their hands. "Lance…Lily. I wanted to thank your son for bringing back our daughter. But since you are here, please extend my gratitude. I will make sure to meet him one of these days,"

Lily's back tensed while her husband remained calm. "Actually, we are here because of that," Lance said.