Chapter 77 - Wait For It

After Mia hung up the call with Gerard, she found it hard to believe but felt a glimmer of happiness. Why would Gerard want to see her, and why would he call her himself? It was unlike Gerard, who had always kept his distance from Mia and never seemed to want her around.

Despite her surprise, Mia couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. This could be her chance, a chance to finally make Gerard hers with no one in the way now.

Mia had already heard about Ivy's new life with riches which made her jealous but she knew Ivy still despised Gerard and that gave her the courage that Gerard was hers and hers alone.

Quickly, she started packing her things, eager to seize this unexpected opportunity. Just as she was about to leave the house, her phone rang again. She glanced at the caller ID and her heart skipped a beat. With trembling hands, she answered the call.

"You thought you could escape from me without a slight notice?" The man's voice on the other end of the line sent a chill d