Chapter Forty Two

My phone goes off in the middle of the night, and I turn over to silence it. I then turn over and check on Tati's sleeping form to make sure that it didn't wake her. She's softly snoring curled up in a ball. I check who's texting me this late; it had better be important. My heart drops to the pit of my stomach as I read the message Marco had sent.

'I told you, you wouldn't like the truth. I may have found out who is behind the murder of your mom. Call me as soon as you get this.'

Quickly, I slip out of bed and sneak to the door. I go into my semi- soundproof office and lock the door. My fingers tremble as I dial Marco's number. I'm so close to my revenge; I can taste it.

"Boss," I hear Marco say through the phone.

"Marco, this better be important. Who is behind my mother's murder?" I say with annoyance.

"I don't have the murderer yet, but I found out that your father had a lot to gain from the death of your mother."

My mind is not processing