"Are you listening?"
Xavier’s voice was like a blade of ice. He reached out, flicked the phone’s volume to maximum, and slid it directly in front of Chloe’s face.
Chloe looked at his darkened expression and knew he wouldn't let this go until the truth was out. Besides, she wanted to hear what this "innocent white rabbit" of a woman had to say to her.
She took a deep breath and forced her voice to remain steady. "Who is this?"
"Hello... is this Chloe? It’s Sara. I’m so sorry to bother you, but I didn't know who else to call. Liam and I are in South Korea right now... he’s been drinking, and he’s broken out in these horrible red spots all over his body. I’m so scared, I don't know what to do!"
Sara’s voice trembled with performative panic and helplessness.
But Chloe wasn't buying it. L
