“You don’t need to know that. I’m safe,” Leo answered hurriedly. “But I’m a bit short on cash. Can you lend me some? I need two mil. And if that’s not enough, I’ll hit you up again.”
“Are you serious?” Elizabeth’s voice rose, scanning her surroundings instinctively. Seeing no one paying attention, she continued, “I don’t have that kind of money on me right now.”
Leo chuckled. “Stop playing games. You’re a Wallace, for crying out loud. How can you not scrape together two million? You just don’t want to give it to me. And if you don’t, I can’t promise what I might do. Remember, I’m a lawyer too, so don’t push me!”
Elizabeth took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.
It wouldn’t do to start a fight with Leo right now.
After a two-second pause, she asked, “How do you expect me to get you that money?”
Leo shot back, “I’ll send you an account number. Just wire the cash there.”
Elizabeth agreed with indifference. As she was about to end the call, she heard a commotion from Leo’s end.
She furrowed her brow and inquired, “Are you at the casino?”
“No, I am not,” Leo denied, though his tone hinted at some unease.
With a knowing grin, Elizabeth was certain he was dodging Matthew at the casino. He must’ve been on a gambling streak, hence why he sought her out.
A sudden idea struck Elizabeth. “I can toss more cash your way but you must do me a favor.”
Curious, Leo took the bait. “What’s the deal?”
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“Help me take care of someone.” Elizabeth’s tone remained casual, as if discussing lunch options.
But Leo was taken aback, his voice trembling, “You want to do what?
Kill someone? Liz, you’re out of your mind. It’s illegal, I can’t do that. Just give me the two million.”
Elizabeth scoffed, “Leo, do you really think you’re in a position to negotiate? You’re in deep now. Refuse, and you won’t see a penny.
Mull it over.”
Despite Rose leaving Seamarsh, Elizabeth’s worries lingered.
Only the dead could not speak. Rose had to be taken care of.
“What the hell, Elizabeth?” Leo demanded, anger seeping into his tone.
“I’ve got the video of you assaulting Stella. Think Matthew will let you off easy if he sees it? He’ll hunt you down wherever you hide.
You really think you’re safe in the casino?” Elizabeth’s words were sharp.
“You took the video?” Leo’s nerves were frayed but he still held on to his rationale. “I won’t ever agree to murder. Even with Matthew breathing down my neck, I won’t budge.”
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“Is that so?” Elizabeth’s tone turned icy, her gaze piercing. “Then you won’t get squat.”
With that, she ended the call.
Elizabeth pulled out the SIM card and chucked it down the drain.
Since the day her supposed father had made advances, she realized trust was a luxury.
If she didn’t play hardball, she’d be the one getting played.
And that wasn’t happening on her watch.
“Elizabeth,” Luther called out. “Time to shoot. What’re you standing around for?”
Elizabeth plastered on a smile and replied, “Coming, Luther.”
In that moment, she caught Stella’s slight grin as she prepared clothes.
She murmured, “Stella, your days are numbered.”