Elizabeth hesitated before speaking, her voice low. “I need to share something with you, but I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or if it’s actually serious.”
Cole studied her carefully, noticing the tension in her posture and the way she fidgeted with her phone in hand. “Go on,” he said, his tone was calm. “What’s bothering you?”
Taking a deep breath, Elizabeth unlocked her phone and handed it to him. “This message came through on my way to the party," she said.
Cole’s brows furrowed as he read the text. The message seemed too specific to be taken for granted. “How did this come about?” he asked.
Elizabeth shrugged, trying to sound calm despite her growing anxiety. “It just popped up out of nowhere. As you can see, it's from a private number," she said.
Cole handed the phone back to
