Chapter: 1081

"Miss Bennet, you just arrived. I'll go grab some water for you."

Lukas avoided making eye contact with her and didn't answer her inquiry.

Lukas was always honest, and this was the first time he acted differently.

Rachel became concerned when she saw Lukas' avoidance of her.

"I'm good, Lukas, thanks."

"And your friend? I'll brew some tea for him.

"Lukas." Rachel's expression darkened.

"Did something happen to Joe?"

"He Miss Bennet, please don't be alarmed if I tell you," Lukas said with a frozen grin, as his countenance shifted drastically.

Even though she attempted to deny it, Rachel understood at this moment that Joey was undoubtedly in danger.

Her hands clenched, her gaze fixed on Lukas.

After a brief pause, Lukas responded, “He's nowhere to be found!"

In an instant, the color drained from Rachel's face. Those words slammed into her like a hammer. They triggered a flashback in her mind.

When they were looking for Abby four years earlier, Quintin called her and said the same exact words.

And now, Joey was the one missing. iss Bennet..."

“Miss Bennet!"

Andy and Lukas called, their eyes open wide in shock.

Rachel staggered backward and slammed against the storage rack next to the entrance. The jade plate rocked and fell over. It was about to land on Rachel's head.

Rachel had no time to duck. She closed her eyes subconsciously and lifted her hands halfway to protect her head.

Before she knew it, a large hand grabbed her wrist, then pulled her to the side forcefully. She found herself falling into a firm and warm arm.

Bang!

The plate shattered into pieces onto the floor.

Because of inertia, Rachel's forehead slammed into the man's chest heavily. It didn't hurt all that much, but she still felt a little dizzy from moving so abruptly.

Everything happened so quickly that Rachel didn't have the time to think. Still in a trance, she heard the sound of Lukas' voice, mixed with worry and anxiety.

"Miss Bennett, Mr. Sullivan! Are you okay?"