Chapter 1164

Terry’s gaze lingered on Violet, heavy with fatigue. “Violet, are you absolutely certain you want me to make this call? Once it goes through, there’s no turning back.” Her eyes burned with wild desperation, lips curling into a snarl. “You think not making it will save me? Frederick’s completely bewitched by that bitch—he’s left me with no way out! If they’re set on ruining me, then even if I die, I’ll drag someone down with me!” Her fingers clamped around her phone like claws. “Fine! If you won’t call, I will!” With jerky, erratic swipes, she dug through her contacts until she found Hazel’s number—the one she’d ferreted out through her own investigations—and stabbed the call button. Terry, watching her unhinged frenzy, knew nothing he said would matter now. He closed his eyes, his chest rising and falling in harsh, uneven bursts, breath rasping like a broken bellows. The call connected almost instantly. A venomous smile curved Violet’s lips. “Jane. Imagine my surprise—you’re actually s