SOPHIA’S POV
The call came through my phone with a buzz that made my heart skip a beat. I almost didn’t answer it, but I knew I had to.
“Hello?” I said, my voice trembling slightly despite my effort to stay calm.
“Hello, Sophia,” came Beverly’s smooth, venomous tone. My blood ran cold. “I thought you’d like a little surprise.”
“What is it? What do you want?” I demanded, gripping the phone so tightly my knuckles ached. “And what did you do with Isabella?”
There was a pause, a deliberate one. “Relax, darling. She’s fine… for now. But I wanted to see how far you’d go for family, how far you’d go for someone you hate. You might hate her, but you’re a sucker for doing the right thing.”
I felt my stomach twist. “Beverly, if you even think about hurting her—”
“Oh, I wouldn’t dream of it. N
