Chapter - 1161

Everyone shook their heads.

The butler answered, “Mrs. Thisleton hasn't returned home ever since she got into the helicopter that day. I've been trying to get in touch with her, but to no avail.”

Ares frowned. “She left via helicopter? Does anyone know where she went? Or why she left?”

The butler froze. “Sir, you were the one who arranged for Mrs. Thisleton to leave. You should be the clearest on where she went or why she left.”

Previously, it was Bloodsworth who had been masquerading as Ares that sent Lilith to the maximum-security prison.

The point was to lure Zeke there so he could be killed.

It was there that Lilith finally realized that the ‘Ares’ who had slept next to her for the past two years was nothing but a fraud.

She figured that the real Ares would be making his victorious return very soon.

By then, news of her assassinating Lacey Hinton's mother would've gotten to him, and her life would be in jeopardy.

Thus, she decided to pack up and return to her parents' home, never planning to return again.

After giving it some thought, Ares was able to

deduce more or less all that had happened.

Lilith clearly ran because she's afraid of getting caught.

“Find her! Search the whole world if you must, just find Lilith!” Ares commanded.

“Yes, Sir!” the butler hurriedly answered.

Ares then glanced at Julian. “Come with me.” He led Julian to his office. “Your mother has gotten in touch with you, hasn't she? I'm sure you know where she is.”

Lilith Goldace was none other than Julian Thisleton's mother.

Julian shook his head. “I really don't know, father. I've tried contacting her, but I can never get through.”

Really?

Ares was very doubtful of his son's words. He took Julian's phone from him and used it to call Lilith.

But just like Julian said, the call couldn't get through.

Only then did Ares trust his words a little more. “If Lilith contacts you, tell me right away. Otherwise, don't blame me for being coldblooded when I kick you out of the Thisleton family.”

Julian hurriedly nodded. ‘Yes, father. I will heed your words.”

“Also, just how did you piss off Zeke Williams?” asked Ares.

Julian opened and closed his mouth a few times, but was unable to give any proper explanation.

Ares snorted. “Hmph, I can see that you're worried that Lacey Hinton will threaten your own interests when she returns to the Thisleton family, aren't you?”

Hearing Ares bluntly pointing out his most inner thoughts made Julian blush red.

“No, that's not it, father. I... I'm not...” he stammered, trying to defend himself.

“Enough.” Ares waved his hand dismissively. “Take this as a lesson. In the future, anyone who dares go against our house rules will face dire punishment.”

Julian gave Ares a quick nod, then hurriedly backed out of the room.

Ares looked up at the moon and felt all sorts of emotions running through him.

The Harvest Festival was right around the corner.

It was a day where families would get together in celebration.

He wanted nothing more than to bring Lacey back

to the Thistleton family, and for the whole family to dine together at one table and as one family.

It was unfortunate, however, that Yvette was likely long lost to him.

Meanwhile, at Linton Group, Lacey Hinton was still in the dark about the truth of her own birth.

Zeke knew that Ares would want Lacey to return to the Thisleton family soon.

He had intended to break this news to her beforehand.

However, each time he tried to broach the subject, he just couldn't figure where to start.

Lacey had sensed Zeke's odd behavior. “Zeke, what's going on? Is there something that you want to tell me?”

Zeke nodded, then he took a deep breath. “Lacey, do you remember how the Sullivan family said that you were impervious to any and all poisons?”

“Of course I do,” nodded Lacey. “What about it?”

“Lacey, there's something you should know. This immunity you have is very, very rare. It's not something that any average person can possess. At the very least, the person has to be from a noble family with a lineage that would date back to maybe a century ago. Do you understand what I'm getting at here?”