Chapter 54: The invitation

Elena had barely left the security office with the damning surveillance footage when her phone started ringing. At first glance, she didn't recognize the number, but she felt her blood run cold when she answered, and the chillingly familiar voice on the other end spoke. "Well, hello there, Mrs. Hunter. Don't tell me you've forgotten all about your dear husband already." T Marcus Hunter's low voice came from the phone as he chuckled darkly. Elena's mouth went dry as the memory of his deal came rushing back. In her haste to deal with the mess she was currently in, she had actually managed to forget him. She could not believe it. For a moment, she had forgotten he was waiting for her reply. "Of course not," she stammered, trying to regain her composure. "I've just been...preoccupied." She was quite brave with other people, but Marcus scared her deeply. "Is that so?" Marcus replied smoothly. "Well, then, darling, allow me to refocus your attention. I'm in need of a little favor