Chapter 51 Cryptic Message

“What is going on?” Mirabel screamed into her phone, standing in front of the open car door without stepping in. “What is it, wife?” His nonchalant tone sent utter anger bubbling up her chest. “What the hell happened in Lucas’ penthouse? You didn't shoot him?” “Why do you sound mad? I believed you wanted me to spare him? Was I mistaken? I could still finish him off now—” “—Oh my god..” Mirabel breathed, completely swept off by everything that was happening. The strength left her knees, sending her sagging backward in a mix of disbelief, relief, and rage. A guard placed a firm arm at her back to steady her. She shot him a disapproving glare and hurriedly stepped away. “You didn't kill Lucas.” She closed her eyes, clutching her chest. “Why did you make me believe he was dead? Why…?” Her voice broke. She had tormented herself with guilt and regret, crying her eyes out and replaying that final gunshot. Over and over again until it felt like her soul had shriveled up into black a