Damien hesitated briefly, glancing at Noah, then back to Zane, who signalled him to speak discreetly. "I just saw in the media that the girl is in Sky City police custody. She's no longer with him."
Zane narrowed his brows, confused as he picked up his phone and logged onto the internet. He scrolled through articles blaming Selina for Hudson's downfall. With the viral video and public prejudice, her reputation was already ruined—she wouldn't have a place left in society.
He hadn't expected this outcome from what he had planned. It wasn't entirely cruel that she was caught in this crossfire, and there was no doubt that she would languish in prison given her outcast position with no reliable connection.
Also, not when Leah was involved in this case–a formidable figure alongside Elder Gilbert in the Everett family, fiercely prioritizing her family, their interest and their social standing. However, his curiosity and confusion returned to how she had escaped the scarred man.
