The voice on the other end made me straighten immediately. It was unmistakable, it's the Dowagers voice.
“Ryder,” she called my name out. “I trust you’re aware of the disruption you caused at my birthday celebration.”
I stayed silent, listening to her.
“Tomorrow,” she continued, “I expect you to visit me. We need to discuss this... situation. Don’t keep me waiting.”
She cut the call before I could say a word.
I lowered the phone, staring at the screen of my phone. Delilah, who was walking beside me, noticed my expression and frowned. “Ryder? What’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”
“It’s nothing,” I replied to her question.
Before Delilah could press further, my phone buzzed again. I looked at the screen and it was Vinie. I picked it up.
“Ryder! Elizabeth wants to have din
