Chapter 122

Elodie sent Miriam a text, asking her to call as soon as possible. Then she poured herself a glass of wine and sank into the plush sofa, contemplating her options. She picked up her phone and dialled another familiar number. After a few rings, a groggy voice answered. ‘Hello?’ ‘Hey, Gabe, sorry to wake you up. I need your help,’ Elodie said urgently. Her older brother yawned loudly. ‘El, what’s going on? Is everything okay?’ Elodie hesitated for a moment, wondering whether she should keep him in the loop regarding the incriminating photos. However, she ultimately decided against it, fearful of worrying him unnecessarily. ‘Someone sent me an anonymous email, and I traced the IP address, but I just want to double-check my results,’ she explained. ‘Can you help me with that?’ There was silence on the line for a few moments before Gabriel replied. ‘Yeah, sure. Give me the details, and I’ll see what I can do.’ Feeling relieved, Elodie provided Gabriel with the relevant information and waite