CHAPTER 44: HALF BACKED EVIDENCE

“Start talking, Sarah. Why are you in his place?" Cecilia asked, a frown etched on her face. "He told me to move in with him in exchange for a thorough look into Veronica's account; he wants to find the person who froze it.” Cecilia was more than mortified. Herr's mouth hung open in shock as she looked at Sarah like she had just said the most horrendous thing. "What?” She managed to say. "I know it sounds dumb,b but—-” Sarah was cut off by Cecilia, who had finally let go of her shocked state. "It doesn't just sound dumb; you are dumb. He told you that, and you didn't tell me about it, too? How come you're just telling me now? Since when did you start living with him?” She bombarded her with questions. "You don't seem to understand what's going on. He's the only one who can help you. You know how dire the situation was. We needed to uncover the person who froze Veronica's account.” "Ye,s we needed his help, but not at the expense of your own life. Wass that all he told you?” Ceci