Chapter 213

Just as expected, two hours later, a group of guards came and escorted her straight to Grace's private office. Under the glow of a crystal chandelier, Grace lounged on a leather couch, a stack of reports spread out in front of her. "What a surprise," she said, swirling a wine glass in her hand. Crimson streaks marked the glass as she tilted it. "So tall and tough-looking, but turns out you have a little brother still in middle school?" Stella's pupils shrank almost instantly. She lowered her eyes to hide her panic, her voice catching in her throat. "If you've got something to say, just say it, Miss Carter." "Smart girl," Grace stood and walked over, pressing a finger lightly to Stella's throat. "Ten o'clock tonight, bring me your... loyalty. Do anything sneaky and—" She suddenly pulled out her phone. On the screen was a photo of Stella's "brother" standing outside his school. "Heard that area's been a bit... dangerous lately?" Stella grabbed Grace's wrist, but Grace twisted it back eas