How the Silent Wife Exposed the Lies of a Powerful Dynasty
I forced a smile and walked over to her, kissing the top of her head.
“I’m fine, sweetie,” I said, my voice shaking slightly. “I just need to make a quick phone call in the other room.”
I walked into the hallway and immediately dialed Naomi’s direct line.
She answered on the second ring.
“Amelia,” Naomi said, her voice sharp and alert. “What is it?”
“Sienna just called me,” I said, keeping my voice low. “She said Antoinette sent someone to find her, and then the line went dead.”
There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by the sound of papers rustling.
“Where was she calling from?” Naomi asked.
“I don’t know,” I said. “I heard traffic and wind, maybe water.”
“I am calling my contact at the precinct right now,” Naomi said. “I will have them ping her last known cell tower location.”
“What about Lily?” I asked, my chest tightening. “If Antoinette is this desperate…”
“Keep Lily inside,” Naomi instructed. “I am sending two private security guards to your building entrance now.”