Chapter 40
I paced my living room for almost an hour after getting home. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking. Every time I closed my eyes, I heard Sophia’s voice again.
She’s nothing but a temporary distraction.
Once she’s out of the picture, he’ll fall back in line.
And Richard’s cold reply about taking “more permanent measures.”
I couldn’t keep this to myself anymore. It was too big. Too dangerous. People were already dying because of whatever illegal drug trials Richard Black was involved in. And now they were talking about getting rid of me like I was nothing.
I picked up my phone and texted Ethan.
Me: Can you come over? I need to talk to you. It’s important.
He replied within seconds.
Ethan: On my way.
I spent the next twenty minutes trying to calm myself down, but it didn’t work
