Chapter Fifteen: The Press Conference Showdown

Author’s POV

Anne answered the call.

“Put the phone on loud speaker,” Gemma said.

Anne did as she was told. She placed the phone on the table so they would all hear the caller

“Aww Anny-bear, are you sad your Bulldogs won’t be around to beat me up?” Amelia mocked over the phone.

“Bitch, you’re so lucky,” Daisy said.

“Oh please shut up. Anyways, Anne, I called to let you know that I won’t let Lucian go. Rather you’ll leave him for me. Bye girl.”

Anne’s mind raced with the implications of Amelia’s foreboding remarks as the connection was abruptly cut off by her frightening finality.

As the call came to an end, Anne felt the room encircle her. Her mind was racing with wrath, fear, and bewilderment. Gemma stared into her eyes intently, waiting for an answer.

Daisy hit the table with her palm as her rage flared.

“Anne, this is insane! Why is she refusing to leave Lucian the f***k alone? And, why does she believe you will leave him for her?”

In an effort to calm down, Anne tightened her fi