Chapter 146. Under the Knife

Lara stands by the window taking in deep air, the diamond ring shimmering under the moonlight touch, no doubt, it is a beautiful and expensive ring but the fact Chris had to propose today of all days, is that the reason behind his grin yesterday? She thinks deeply, she needs time, she isn’t ready for marriage at least not now that she is this close into executing her plan.

The violent buzz of her phone brings her attention to her wardrobe, the caller ID ‘Carter’, he hasn’t heard of the news, right?

She takes in a deep breath, “what am I hearing?” his stern voice rings through her ears, guess he has heard the news already.

“You need to calm down, this will not disrupt our plans, I’ve got it under control,”

“Control? You accepted the ring meaning he will start thinking of marriage and that is a complete hindrance of our plan,”

“Carter, you need to calm down, just give me some more time, I’ll convince him, he still needs my consent to this,”