Chapter 169

Time slipped by quickly. On the other side of the city, Alyssa remained completely in the dark about what had happened that day. Her thoughts were consumed by Elena. Yet a full day had passed, Megan's so-called scandal with Jimmy was already all over the internet, and Elena still hadn't reached out. Had she not seen it? Or was she simply too proud to yield to her? With that thought, Alyssa pulled up Elena's number and sent a message. … Meanwhile, Megan had just dropped Stella off and was driving home alone when her phone buzzed. At a red light, she stopped the car and glanced at the screen. It was a message from Alyssa to Elena. Alyssa's message read, "Have you seen the news online? This proves I wasn't lying. This is your last chance. Work with me, and I'll protect you to the very end." Beside the road, a faulty streetlight flickered with a faint buzzing sound, casting the car interior in unsteady light and shadow. Megan ignored Alyssa's message and swiped to another on