Caroline's POV “Actually, Mother, I think it’s time you all understood exactly who you’re threatening,” I said, pulling my phone from my pocket right there in the middle of their living room. My fingers didn’t even shake as I dialed. The three of them watched me like I’d lost my mind, Cerene’s hand freezing mid-air with that tissue, my father’s eyebrows shooting up, and my mother’s mouth pressing into a thin line. Margaret picked up on the second ring. “Caroline, darling. Everything alright?” I kept my eyes locked on my parents. “Not really. I need a favor. The Thompson company.....yes, some pests has been interfering in my life one too many times. Pull the investors. All of them. Start with the European fund and the original backed suppliers. Tell them it’s urgent.” A short pause, th

