Corinne’s finger hovered above the red ‘End Call’ icon. “Tell me who you are. If you have something to say to me, say it now.”

The caller said, “I’m right here! Just look left, and you’ll know who I am!”

Corinne turned her head slightly to the left and saw a figure waving at her from a small alley.

It was Rosie, whom she had not seen for a long time.

She could not recognize Rosie’s voice as she used a voice changer during the call. A device like that was unnecessary if Rosie came with good intentions, so it was quite obvious she was up to no good.

Corinne glanced vigilantly and chuckled. “Ah, it’s you, Miss Rosie. Why are you skulking there instead of approaching me? Does trying to be mysterious excite you or something?”

the alley and said, “I do have

herself be fooled. She smiled politely and said, “No thanks. I’m already at the gate of the Holdens, so

of people to hunt Rosie after her unsuccessful attempt at killing Corinne. She did not

in there. I heard that Jeremy’s grandparents are back. They’re old, so it might not be convenient for us to talk in their presence. It’d be best for you to come with me to find a

her to do her bidding. Thus, Rosie’s sudden

to play along and said drily, “Sorry, but I’m beat today. If you’re keen on coming into the house to chat with me, let’s talk about it another

and was infuriated at how

about the mission she had to complete, she rushed over quickly and caught up with Corinne before

voice, she turned and smiled. “I take it you’ve

chat with me someplace else?” She would never have dared to step into the Holdens’ turf if Jeremy had gotten off

not around, Rosie decided she could go inside and have a seat. It would be a good opportunity to

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