CHAPTER SIXTEEN - I got scared

**HOW SHE MET SIMON THOMPSON**

It had been a while since Lila had seen Alexander. Their relationship had always been a flurry of passion and peril. She was intrigued to his captivating attitude, but as time passed, she began to believe that he was more than meets the eye. His late-night phone calls, inexplicable disappearances, and frequent looking over his shoulder all added to her mounting anxiety.

Lila couldn't get the impression that Alexander was up to something sinister and perilous. Her thoughts raced with possibilities—illegal operations, links to the criminal underworld, and the possibility that he himself was in danger. She realized she couldn't continue to disregard her intuition. She needed to find out the truth if she wanted to protect him or herself.

Lila made a decision with determination in her eyes. She would seek the assistance of someone who could help her solve the enigma surrounding Alexander. Simon Thompson, a talented private investigator, has been mentioned in