Chapter 51: The Dark Room

"Vivi? You there, Vivi?" Margaret's voice echoed in the silence on the other side of the phone with a hint of anxiety. Vivian shook off her thoughts, "I'm here, Granny. Please don't fret about Ethan. He's probably with Sophia by now. Just make sure you steer clear of that woman, Sophia." "Fine. But that woman nearly offed you. We're just gonna let her walk away, no consequences?" Margaret's voice had a tang of anger. "Hell no!" Vivian shot back. The whole drug trafficking mess was a ticking time bomb, and she'd nearly been wiped out for just overhearing a bit of it. She wasn't about to pull her grandma into that minefield. "So, should we call the cops on her now?" Margaret proposed. "Grandma, it's a messy situation, and we ain't got solid proof. It's not the right time. For now, just concentrate on digging up more about my cousin." Vivian advised. "Alright, I'll follow your lead. I'll get on the phone with Ethan right away. I'll keep you posted." Margaret agreed. "Good, quicker,