Chapter 77: A Better Bait

"Did you join hands with her?!" Sophia asked stepping closer, her voice a mix of frustration and fear. 

"I don't join hands, Mom," Annabelle replied nonchalantly, texting Evelyn she would call right back. Smiling at her sweet mother, she continued, "I simply jump to a safer side. I mean after what happened to Monu and Uncle Nicholas, why I would still be whining by your side?" 

Sophia gritted her teeth, her fists clenched tightly in pure rage. True, after what Zevian had shown he was capable of, it was fair for Annabelle to care for her life. Sophia needed be blame herself for being dumb and taking in this con artist brought by none other than her secret lover, Maverick.