Chapter 131

Mena

Stunned by the force in Alessio’s voice, Gian instantly fell silent. I realized what Alessio had done. It was a 5 against 1 vote, because I knew he was also against it, but he had chosen me over the group’s decision.

Why would he do that?

“Mena,” Alessio called out my name.

Understanding what had to be done, I grabbed my phone and searched for Jessica’s number.

Alessio took the scissors from Gian’s tight grip and made his way to Isaac to press the scissors to his neck. Gian, who had not moved a muscle since he had been yelled at, followed his every move with a vicious look in his eyes.

“Don’t do anything stupid,” Alessio hissed at Isaac.

I dialed Jessica’s number and put the phone on speaker, holding it out so everyone could hear. The line beeped twice, and then someone answered. “Hello?” I recognized Jessica’s voice.

"Jess, it’s me," Isaac’s face lit up a bit.

"No, I don’t want to talk to you—" Jessica began.

"Please, please—just hear me out!" Isaac spoke, sounding desperate.

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