"Ms. Celeste, huh? Then it's gotta be Celeste Greenwood and her place. I'll be there in five minutes."
Before I could reply, Jason hung up the call.
The busy tone prompted me to do the same. I pocketed the phone, still mildly surprised that Jason was making a trip personally.
I had only wanted him to say a word or three to defuse the conflict. It would save these guards a hospital bill if nothing else.
"I'm very sorry for my ignorance, Mr. Floyd. Please forgive me!"
The trembling Celeste shrank lower with each word she spoke.
Her guards got on the ground as well, one after another.
I tossed them a curious glance, but before I could say anything, Liam started screeching again. "Don't let that kid trick you, Celeste! He's just some low-class peasant! That phone call was a fake!"
Appa
