Mila knew she couldn’t let Aunt Edith worry any longer. At her age, too much stress could be dangerous. Mila was genuinely afraid of what might happen if her aunt got too upset.
I should have seen it coming! That scoundrel, that little rascal is a menace! The whole family must be crazy to raise such a troublemaker, Aunt Edith ranted, her voice full of fury.
Aunt Edith, please don’t— Mila tried to interject.
Don’t what? Aunt Edith snapped.
Nothing, Mila mumbled.
Seeing her aunt nearly explode with anger, Mila thought better of saying something like ‘don’t generalize like that.’ Instead, she switched tactics, trying to soothe her with gentle words.
After a few more colorful insults, Aunt Edith suddenly went quiet, causing Mila’s heart to skip a beat.
Aunt Edith? Aunt Edith? she called out anxiously.
Ms. Sutherland, don’t worry, I’m here, came the calm voice of Sophie, Aunt Edith’s personal assistant, who was always by her side.
Feeling slightly reassured, Mila asked quickly, How is my aunt doing now?
There was the sound of pills rattling and water being drunk before Jade’s voice returned, sounding a bit more composed. I’m fine. What are you planning to do?
Relieved that her aunt’s emotional state was stabilizing, Mila felt a weight lift off her shoulders. I’ll consult with the lawyer to see if we can appeal the case. I’m sure we have a chance of winning this time, or Lysander wouldn’t be acting so extreme.
Alright, as long as you know what you’re doing, Jade replied.
But little did she know, when it rains, it pours.
As she opened the villa’s front door and moved towards the basement entrance, she froze, eyes wide with shock, hands slowly raising in surrender.
The basement door, once securely locked, was wide open. Roland stood casually leaning against the wall, a gun pointed nonchalantly in her direction, a lazy smile on his face.
Ms. Wayne, he drawled. Let’s talk about a little partnership, shall we? For the sake of your… good friend.
Talk or not, could he please put the gun down? Who negotiates like this?
Miranda was speechless.