Chapter 249 Don't Lie to Me

"Ms. Shelton jumped into the ocean. She's dead." The words came from the other end of the phone so suddenly that Frank froze completely. Before he could respond, the call disconnected. The beeping tone echoed from the phone. Frank's hand trembled, nearly dropping the phone. He snapped back to reality just in time to catch it, his face frozen in a mix of disbelief and overwhelming fear. Was Elaine dead? Then what about Skylar? He had just gotten solid proof that Marcus was still alive, and now, at this exact moment, Elaine was dead? How was he supposed to accept this? Standing at the doorway, Frank slowly lowered the phone and turned his head toward the inside of the room. He immediately locked eyes with Skylar. Skylar looked relieved and satisfied, like he had just gotten exactly what he wanted. He was sure that if Frank had already made the call, then the news that Marcus was alive must have reached the Scott family and Joseph. Which meant it had reached Elaine too. And once El