As she stepped out of the hotel, Aubree's mind drew a blank. She had no idea what to do next.

There was no way she could return to the mansion on the outskirts, as Lucian would definitely have it watched.

The same could be said of the hotel.

Feeling desperate, she gave Frieda a call.

The latter, who was already sound asleep, was woken up by the ringing of her phone.

Just as she was about to end the call by reflex, she was jolted awake by a glimpse of the caller ID. It was then that a glint of annoyance flashed across her eyes.

Aubree! When is she going to stop bugging me?

Upon regaining her composure, she answered, “Aubree, is there anything I can do for you?”

“Where are you now? Come to the hotel. I'm downstairs waiting for you. Remember, don't let anyone find out!”

voice couldn't

caused Frieda's heart to inexplicably sink. Before she

wrong? Did something happen? Why do you want to see me?”

against me and have probably called the police too. That's why I've gone into hiding. If you lead anyone to me, I'll drag you down

froze as panic began to fill her

police. Should I

don't show up, the first thing I'll do when I'm caught is to expose your crimes. When that happens, I can't guarantee what my tongue will let slip. If you cross me, I'll definitely make you suffer for

lost her temper and

for regrets now. You

that, Aubree ended the

the call-end tone rang out from her phone, the furious

that Cory's words began to echo in her

this was going to

it was too late for regrets

herself ready and slip out of

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