PARTNER IN CRIME

Bella

[We are allies now. Bella doesn't have to be aware, well, except if you tell her. That being said, you can only take orders from me. Don't forget, I got cameras everywhere. I'm sure your mother's life is still precious to you.]

Alexia read the text repeatedly as she walked out of a wine store. She had no choice but to do as Angelica said. She couldn't risk her mother's life nor losing me as her best friend.

She called to inform me of her safety and impending arrival at my office.

She obtained access to The-Aldama-Wine after placing her card. She took an elevator and got to the 5th floor, where my office was. She got out and made her way into my office. My secretary welcomed her and told her to take a seat that I was in a meeting.

She sat waiting patiently to do as Angelica instructed. But she had yet to put the pills into the wine with her. 'What if Bella dies after drinking this?' She thought as she still had no idea what the pills were meant to do.

"Hello, is your boss in?"