Chapter 449

Daphne's lips trembled as she spoke. Her eyes were reddened, and her voice sounded ragged and cracking. "You're the reason my boyfriend got exiled by Julian! You ruined his whole damn life. And now I find out that the mystery number was you the whole time? This was all your setup! Grace, I hate you!" The hatred in her eyes burned hot, but fear kept her rooted. The blade in Grace's hand glinted under the streetlamp, keeping her at bay. Grace crouched beside her, gaze sharp. "You sure you've never been in contact with Jodie?" Daphne's expression shifted. She had been in contact with Jodie—of course she had. But she wasn't about to admit that now. Before Grace could press further, she spotted a figure standing near the front of the house. It was Ed. She stood up quickly and tossed the knife back into the car. Looking at Lyle, she said, "Keep an eye on her. I'm going to talk to Ed." Lyle had already seen the figure. The moment he recognized Ed, his whole body stiffened, his hand cle