Chapter 63

Don't Worry I Have Everything Under Control

Charlotte sat on her bed, staring at the papers spread out in front of her. Her mind was filled with thoughts and questions.

She picked up her phone, dialing Astor’s number. It rang several times before going to voicemail.

Then he picked.

“Astor, it’s me,” she said after the beep. “We need to talk. I’ve found something, something important. Call me back.”

She hung up, her hands trembling.

Astor was in his study, staring at his phone. He had listened to Charlotte’s message but hadn’t called her back. His mind was too preoccupied with Susan’s threats and Williams’s taunts.

He poured...