Elena stood, hidden behind the kitchen door, watching and listening as Jeremiah spoke on the phone. Her heart hammered as she strained to catch even a single clear word from his hushed but lengthy conversation.
"…Yes…" Jeremiah chuckled grimly. "... They have no idea. This is our leverage. Yes, I will..." His voice lowered again leaving Elena cursing under her breath.
She pressed her ear to the door, straining to get something tangible. But it felt like listening through thick fog. The moment she thought she could decipher something his voice lowered again.
Nonetheless, one thing was certain from all she had gathered. Whatever Jeremiah was planning… it was not good for either Ruby or Kai.
"Alright, I'll keep you posted." Jeremiah's cheerful voice filled the hallway again. "Bye."
Elena quickly straightened when she heard the sound of approaching footsteps coming directly toward the kitchen. She rushed to the sink and swept up a towel.
