Chapter 7 A Heartbreaking Reality
- Layson received a phone call as he stood near the doorway, gazing out into the dull light of the slums. It was one of his men.
- “We’ve got Ella,” the voice on the other end said. “She had the birthstone with her... and two hundred thousand dollars.”
- Layson ended the call and turned toward Adela, who sat quietly, staring off into space. Walking over to her, he crouched slightly to meet her gaze.