Chapter 245

"A leopard can't change its spots," Debra said.

Juan's defense of her would only serve to fuel Melody's anger.

Juan's phone rang, slicing through the tension. Debra glanced down and saw that it was a call from Joe.

His urgent voice came through. "Sir, we have a problem."

"What's wrong?"

"Miss Vargas is missing!"

"Have you contacted her family?"

"Yes, she hasn't returned home."

Debra listened quietly, her mind racing. There was only one route back from the Sapphire Hotel. If Hester had returned, she would have encountered Joe's car. The fact that she hadn't meant something serious might have happened.

'Could Shelia have done something to Hester?' Her brow furrowed lightly as she considered the possibilities.

But it seemed unlikely that Shelia would act so quickly, just after meeting Hester for the first time.

Juan ended the call and said, "Go ahead and take a shower. Don't worry about this."

Before Debra could respond, a text message arrived on Juan's phone.

[To save Miss V