Chapter 55

Julian pulled his eyes away from Natalie Lane and said calmly, "Look, I'm not asking you to confess openly—just tell Evelyn what Nathaniel did to threaten you." "Be straight with her, everything from start to finish," his voice dropped a few degrees. "Got it?" Natalie blinked, her voice small. "Yeah… I got it." "Phone," Julian said flatly. At his word, Natalie handed her phone to Victor, her fingers trembling. Julian took the phone from Victor, tapped in a number, and handed it back. "Use this if you need to reach me. I'll guide you on what to do next." Natalie glanced at the number on her screen, no recognition flickering in her eyes, but she didn't press him either. "Okay," she whispered hoarsely. Julian nodded slightly, signaling someone to escort her out of the bar. Once she was gone, Victor shot Julian a look and complained, "Yo, why'd you use my number?" He had seen it—Julian had given Natalie that burner phone number of his he rarely touched. Julian chuckled. "Come on, I've got