When Zain and Daniel returned with a rabbit, they found Finnley sitting under the treehouse, looking defeated.
"What happened, Mr. Powell?" Zain asked urgently, noticing Lily wasn't there.
"She's dead," Finnley replied, staring blankly.
"Dead?" Zain and Daniel exchanged concerned looks, their expressions darkening.
"If she's dead, where's the body?" Zain pressed.
Zain understood that if Finnley couldn't take over Ernie's company by marrying Lily, he would lose his value to Boss. There was even a risk they might get killed to cover up the failure.
"Over there. Who would have thought there'd be a pit? This is all because of this f*****g lousy spot you picked. Go get her out!" Finnley shouted, suddenly frantic.
Zain followed Finnley's gaze to a three-foot-wide, dark hole next to the la
