Chapter 21

Vivian threw her arms wide open like a vulture, her face a contortion of worry and concern as she half ran half walked toward Maggie.

“Oh my God, Maggie! I didn’t believe it but you are alive!”

Noah stood in her path before she could hug her. Vivian fell back a few steps as she stared quizzically with fury in her eyes at Noah. “What is going on here? Maggie, I was worried about you. Imagine my shock when I saw you on TV…”

“Oh, you were shocked?” Maggie’s voice was heavy with sarcasm. “When exactly? Was it when you saw me at the club or when you planned to have me killed?” she asked as she moved out from behind Noah with a pat on his back.

She feigned shock at Maggie’s words. “What are you talking about? I have been so worried about you…”

“Oh really? And was that why you almost tore out my bodyguard’s throat?”

Maggie didn’t need to mention Caleb’s name for Vivian to know who she was talking about but her face betrayed nothing.

“Didn’t you sen