53: Ultimatum Perhaps ?

In Garcia mansion, Marcia was beside herself with worry. She hadn't managed to get through to Asher and now with Isabella termed as a criminal, everything seemed like it was falling apart. And the more convinced she got that something awful had happened to Asher. She knew there was no way of finding out on her own, and that made her feel so useless.

If only Paul hadn't turned out to be a traitor! At least she would have had at least a soul to turn to with her worries. At last, she resorted to calling Isabella. Before she did, Isabella called her.

“Did you see the news?” Isabella asked the minute Marcia answered.

“I think the whole country has by now.” Marcia breathed. She was relieved to hear the calmness in Isabella's tone, which meant the young woman wasn't too affected by the slander and in fact was laughing at the ridiculousness of the entire situation. For a brief while, Marcia contemplated telling her about Asher, wondering if it was worth pilling woes on Isabella's shoulder