Hope brought Luke and Willow back to the villa, but she needed to head out for a while, so she asked Wyatt to stay home and look after them.
Initially, Wyatt refused. His brother had instructed him to protect his sister-in-law, and Hope going out alone could put her in danger.
But in the end, Wyatt couldn't argue against her decision, and Hope left with four bodyguards, including Thomas.
Meanwhile, Waylon Lewis had just finished a five-hour meeting and was reclining on the sofa, his eyes closed for a brief rest.
The office door was lightly knocked on. After a pause, the person outside, hearing no response, cautiously pushed it open.
Elias Patel stood at the doorway with two documents in hand, looking uncertain.
With Hope away, Ansen's important papers were handed over to Waylon for review.
She had asked Waylon's secretary whether he was in the office, and was told that he was. However, upon knocking and getting no response, she wondered if he might not be there.
