#Chapter 170: Spy Cam

Ella I took a deep breath and picked up the ringing phone, my heart racing as I saw the unknown caller ID. With a shaky hand, I answered, not entirely knowing what to expect on the other end, although I had a pretty good idea as to who it was. “Hello?” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. A chilling voice filled my ear, one that sent shivers down my spine. “Ella, my dear, I hope you’ve received the court documents by now.” My heart dropped; so it was her. “Marina,” I breathed, glancing around as though she could see me right at that moment. Feeling the hairs on the back of my neck raise again, I stood and crossed over to the window, closing the blinds. “Well?” she said. “Did you get them or not, Ella? And don’t think for a moment that closing your blinds would help you. It didn’t help you last night, and it certainly won’t help you now.” As she spoke, my blood ran cold. But I needed to play it cool, and I breathed deeply before I answered her. “Yes, I got the