Chapter 474

Bathed in the soft glow of the lights, Minnie stood by the cruise ship's railing, pulled out the phone, and dialed a number. A stranger's voice answered.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

Lydia, ever cautious since her hospital escape, never took calls from unknown numbers.

Minnie was aware of that and did not bother with pleasantries. "It's Minnie. Put Mrs. Lydia on the phone, quick."

Lydia's voice came through shortly after. "Julia, you know I avoid unknown calls. Why'd you dial me with a strange number?"

"There's been a bit of trouble, and it's too much to explain right now."

Minnie rolled her eyes at the thought of drudging through a mess of details. "Mom, cut to the chase. You said last time that everything was set, we just needed to find that woman. Was that for real?"

Lydia could not hide the smugness in her voice as she replied, "Absolutely. The moment Evangeline, that little snake, lands in my grasp, she's done for!"

"Perfect!" That was exactly what Minnie was waiting