A Ruling Passion – Chapter 1493

Arianne pursed her lips. “Some people seek thrill in gambits like these, I suppose. They win everything when they succeed, and they lose everything if they don’t, sometimes costing them their life. Either way, no matter how much Smore wants it, don’t succumb to his demand and let him out of the house. Seaton must have come here illegally, and now that he’s more or less without an identity, he leaves very little trails behind. That means tracking him is gonna be a challenge, so we ought to keep our eyes peeled.”

No sooner than she finished did her phone ring. It was a call from Tiffany, and since Arianne was in the middle of dinner, she openly accepted the call and put the call on loud-speaker.

And that was how Tiffany’s despairing, hoarse shriek reverberated within the dining room. “Aaaaariiiii! J-Jackson’s been stabbed! We called 911, and we’re in an ambulance now, heading t-t-to the hospital. I don’t— can’t — I’m scared to tell his parents. I... I just want you to be here with me, please! I’m so scared, Ari, I’m terrified!”

Arianne could hear white noises crashing into her head. “S-Stabbed? Where? He’s not critically wounded, is he? Hang on, I’m coming to you right away. Calm down, okay? Remember the baby, Tiffie, remember the baby! Don’t panic, get a leash on your emotions. I’m coming right away!”

“H-He has fainted, he’s down,” Tiffany described between tears. “He’s got so much blood... Help me, Ari, I’m scared! Please be quick...”