Chapter 65

"What? It's you!" Chuck reacted fast, instantly recognizing Ella's voice. His tone shot up a couple of octaves in surprise. Chuck quickly grabbed Liam, who was about to get into the car, and gestured toward the phone. He quickly put the call on speaker. Liam's eyes narrowed sharply. Not only did he not stop, but he started moving even faster. Ella was dumbfounded. Was Liam even human? She thought he'd at least pause when he heard her talking to Chuck. "I need you to do me a favor, Mr. Lincoln—help me distract him," Ella said as she saw Liam heading straight in their direction. She had no time for pleasantries. Ella's voice was noticeably lower, slightly hoarse, exactly like it had been seven years ago when she spoke to Liam in the hotel. As expected, Liam slowed down, even stopping for a moment. "You want me to stall Liam? Are you crazy?" Chuck's voice cracked in disbelief. Stall Liam? Liam would kill him! Ella was worried Liam would hop in his car and chase the