SOPHIA’S POV
Emily’s words still hung in the air.
Davis is responsible.
She leaned forward, her voice steady and clear. “Don’t act yet. Timing is everything. If you strike too soon, you’ll lose the advantage.”
I shook my head. “He tried to kill me. You expect me to sit back and wait?”
Emily’s eyes didn’t waver. “Yes. Revenge is best when it’s dropped at the perfect timing. If you move now, you’ll give him the upper hand.”
I leaned closer. “I’m not in the business of letting murderers breathe easy.”
For a moment, a thick and heavy silence passed between us.
Then Emily sighed. “Promise me you’ll wait for my word before striking.”
“I’ll try to hold off for twenty-four hours and that’s it,” I said.
“I just want you to think carefully, Sophia,” she said, finishing her drink. “Rushi
