As soon as they stepped out of the room, Lydia halted abruptly, spinning on her heel to face Erica. Her eyes were blazing, and her voice was a sharp hiss of frustration. "What did I tell you? Stay calm. Do you realize how suspicious you looked in there? Dylan is no fool—your behavior has definitely raised doubts in his mind. What were you thinking?"
"It's Gianna," Erica revealed, holding out her phone and showing Lydia the message she had just received. "She is the one who attacked Dylan and Ava."
Lydia's mouth set in a grim line as she read the message. She didn't say anything, but her serious look made Erica even more nervous.
"She called me last night," Erica blurted. "I didn't answer because I thought she just wanted more money from me. I didn't think she'd go this far!"
Lydia's ace twisted in a mixture of fury and disdain. "You absolute fool. Come with me."