Total pages in book: 196
Estimated words: 180438 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 902(@200wpm)___ 722(@250wpm)___ 601(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 180438 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 902(@200wpm)___ 722(@250wpm)___ 601(@300wpm)
Had he even tried to break out in the mainstream the way they did, he’d be dead already. I’m not sure what they have against the men in their family, but I know it’s something deep that goes back years. Now Mary’s ex was running around here in a dress and stilettos because that’s the only way he could escape them and keep his life.
There was so much I could use against her, against all of them. But I had to get myself to a safe place first, then I could think more clearly about what I was going to do. I could sneak into my old home since it was on lockdown, but the only problem is, I have no idea if those people stayed there around the clock.
It would take the men and women Mary dealt with hours to get here since most of them lived overseas, but there were a few right here in this town that might fear what I know. I started feeling tired again but knew that I had to keep going.
Just as I put some distance between the paparazzi and me, my phone rang. I was hoping it was my dad, or even my mom, anyone that could help me, help get me out of here in one piece. “Hello!”
“The hunter has become the hunted. How does it feel?”
“You little bitch, when I get my hands on you, you’re going to be sorry.” I was so angry I could hardly breathe.
“I wish you would. Anyway, my Daddy just lectured me about playing with my food, so I’ll get to the point. You have nowhere to run, don’t look for your dad to save you. He’s trying to save himself. Oh, and by the way, I found your secret account.”
I wanted to scream but could hear the paparazzi’s footsteps as they looked for me. I could hear them shouting out to one another, asking where I’d disappeared to, and I had to stuff my fist into my mouth to keep the screams at bay when she rattled off my account number.
“For someone who doesn’t work, where did you get that kind of money? Were you robbing the love of your life as well? Or were you being paid by someone else?” How could someone who sounded like a kindergartener ask such questions? Was I still under the influence of something?
No, the first time I spoke to her, she sounded young too, and I wasn’t high then; or was I? I don’t remember. “Who are you?”
“No one important. You’d better listen. You told the whole world with your own mouth on national television what you did to get Ryder Sumner and how you harmed Elena Gianni. You also told them about Mary, Scott, and Matt and their trafficking business. Your life isn’t worth the air you breathe. Do you know why?”
I wanted to hang up. I didn’t want to hear shit she had to say. But I was afraid of what might happen if I did. I was very sure that she was the one who had sent me to that place, that it was because of her that I said all those things in front of the cameras.
“I’ll tell you!” She sang the little ditty Nicole Noel, and I sang about Elena. That was the beginning of all this.
“What about the stupid song?”
“Some names should not be taken in vain.”
“What?”
“Aren’t you a Christian? Or is that another lie?”
What the hell is she talking about?
*Ryder*
She didn’t push for anything more than what I’d shared though I was certain she knew I was holding back. There might be no way to keep this all away from her, as I’m sure it will be all over the net for a while, but at least for now, she can have a few more days of peace.
Char had shared some of what they’d done with her, but even she had held back the worst of it. But that’s not the reason I didn’t want her seeing that mess; I didn’t want her asking questions about what Janie meant about Mary and the kids.
It was only a matter of time before someone went digging into those allegations, and if they didn’t, I have no doubt that Lyon’s daughter and her friends would lead them in that direction. It’s foolish to think I can keep it hidden from Elena forever, but I’m going to give it my best shot.
I looked at her now, and my heart swelled with all the love and adoration I felt for her. She seemed fascinated with this place, and I promised myself to look into real estate around the area first thing Monday morning. Secretly, of course, I get the feeling we’re going to need to lay low for a little bit, just like we had in L.A.