Chapter 86

Valeria stepped outside to take the call. Queenie's voice came through the phone. "My cousin's husband wants to know—did you accidentally offend someone important? Are they still bothering you?" Valeria paused for a moment before she answered, "No. I blocked the number." Her life was simple—work, then straight home. She barely socialized, let alone had the opportunity to offend anyone powerful. Queenie hesitated. "Then maybe it was just a wrong number... My cousin's husband didn't say much, just that the guy's family background is serious stuff." But Queenie had worked with Valeria for four years. She knew her well enough—Valeria's life was quiet and clean. Since blocking the number, Valeria hadn't received any more messages. Maybe it really was a mistake. "He also said the guy's family is very influential. If it was just one inappropriate text and nothing physical, it's probably not worth pursuing... But, I don't know. Did you offend any rich young heir types lately?" Valeria s