She took a deep breath, forced back her tears, and dialed Julian’s number.
He had clearly just finished having his wound treated. His voice was full of impatience.
“What is it?”
Clara’s voice was already breaking with tears.
“Eldest young master, this is Clara. Miss Aria is in mortal danger. The doctor says she needs surgery immediately. Could you please come to the hospital right away—”
I noticed her hand shaking violently, almost unable to hold onto the phone.
There was a brief silence on the other end.
Then came a voice clearly suppressing anger.
“She threatened Dad with a knife and smashed my sister and me with an ashtray.”
“Whether she lives or dies has nothing to do with me.”
As soon as the words fell, the call was mercilessly cut off.
“Beep—”
That final sound was like th
