Chapter 24
CHRISTINE
“Lara,” I say as I answer the phone. “Has she arrived?”
“Well good day to you too,” Lara says feigning disappointment when I don’t ask how she is. “She has arrived. You won’t believe it.”
“What?” I ask sitting forward and hoping to hear another scrap of information I can use against Viola.
“I offered her our family apartment until she gets her salary and can pay the deposit on her place. The poor girl burst out sobbing in my office. It was heartbreaking to see how much she appreciated the help I gave her. This is truly one of the best things we have ever done, girl.”
I roll my eyes. I was hoping for something to use against Viola. You’ll have to be careful with Lara, I tell myself. She may be your best friend, but she’s gone all goody-two-shoes on you on this one.
“That’s great. I knew she would appreciate it.”
“You really should think of letting her know.”
I sit forward in my chair. “Lara,” my tone hardens.