Leaving The Country After Divorce

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 be any more

Frieda's heart to inexplicably sink. Before she even replied, she

you want to see me?” she

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

as panic began to

the police. Should I help her now?

was hesitating, Aubree's voice rang out again. “If you don't show up, the first thing I'll do when I'm caught is to expose your

the blatant threat, Frieda lost her temper and snapped, “You

“You chose this path back then. It's too late for regrets now. You have twenty minutes. If I don't see you, you're going down with

Aubree

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

was then that Cory's words

I had known this was going to

was too

had no choice but to get herself