Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 180

Remington didn’t respond.

She went to the police station and, sure enough, it was a breeze springing Yolanda out. By the time the two got back to the apartment, it was 2 a.m. As soon as they walked in, Yolanda wrapped Lizetta in a hug, her voice thick with emotion.

“Sorry, Liz, I couldn’t keep myself in check and landed you in trouble. Did you go to Badass Remington for help? Did he give you a hard time?”

She wasn’t clueless; seeing Remington’s car outside the station, she knew it was Lizetta who had gone to Remington for help.

“No, he didn’t make things difficult for me. Don’t worry about it, just go wash up and hit the hay.”

Lizetta ruffled Yolanda’s hair, and after another tight hug, Yolanda headed back to her room. But she didn’t buy it for a second. Knowing Remington’s true colors, there was no way he hadn’t given Lizetta a hard time, especially with her eyes still red.

If she had known Cassius could stoop so low, she would’ve kept her cool.

Yolanda gave herself a firm slap in the mirror as a warning- no more getting hammered. Some people were just untouchable, and the next time she saw that poser Cassius, she’d make sure to steer clear!

The next day, Lizetta was jolted awake by her phone ringing. She picked up groggily, and an unfamiliar male voice echoed on the other end.

“Maestro Adagio, right? Hello, this is Mr. Ernest. We’ve been in touch before.”

attention, sitting up

you. Is this

this advertising contract, so we can’t sign it for now. Sorry

there any problem?”

the deal with Francesco violins was set to be signed

haven’t heard? You might want to check out the online buzz first.”

“Just a sec.”

caught up with the

this right away. Can we possibly reconsider

Maestro

up the call, Lizetta

honest, the piece is really nothing special.

the first performance of such a piece?

mishmash of a

1/2

10.47

storm.

was full of such mocking and derogatory comments.