Zoe reached out, trying to push his hand away. This time, she exerted force to free her hand from his grip.

She spoke calmly. "I'm just going back with my brother to calm down and think about how to find my brother. Your affairs, I'm not suited to get involved. You can take your time to resolve them, no need to rush."

Penelope understood the implications of her sudden calmness. His voice started to sound urgent. "You can get involved in anything of mine. Your brother's disappearance is entirely my cousin's responsibility.

I'll make him move out tonight. We have another villa next to ours; I'll have him move there...