Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 614

Though Jodie was slightly taken aback, she quickly agreed. "Got it."

Emelie glanced at the time. It was three in the morning.

Although it was still early in the morning in Baliz, it was already nine in the morning in Capebatt City, the start of the trial.

She bit her lip. Torned between emotion and rationality, she tightened her grip on her phone. It wasn't long before she decided to dial Ashley's number with a look of determination.

However, just as the call was about to connect, Jodie, who had rushed over, hung up the phone.

She said, "Ms. Hoven, please think twice! Now is not the time to reveal that you are still alive. Making this call now could alert those at the Xanther Group!"

If that happened, all their plans would go down the drain.

She continued to say, "Please, calm down. It's not too late for you to take action after our men find out what's going on!"

In fact, Emelie had made up her mind to make the call.

She said coldly, "Ashley is my friend. If she's in trouble, I'm not going to stand by and watch. Make sure our men handle this with discretion. If they fail, it's their fault."

Jodie looked at Emelie. She was increasingly showing the demeanor of someone in a position of authority now.

Emelie said, "Let go."

Jodie released her grip, and Emelie redialed Ashley's number. However, the call went unanswered even after the dial tone stopped.

Though Emelie couldn't determine what might have happened, she felt it was important for Ashley to be aware of Beathan's connection with Roman.

Just then, Jodie received an update from their men. "Ms Hoven, Marco's lawyer is, in fact, Ms. Thornton."

It all made sense now.

According to courtroom rules, all phones must be turned off or switched to airplane mode once the trial starts. They had to be in session now, which explained why the call couldn't get through.

"Call Ashley's assistant," said Emelie.

Emelie tried calling Elias. However, he didn't pick up the phone either. He was probably in the courtroom too.

Meanwhile, Jodie managed to get through to Ashley's assistant, who confirmed that the trial had indeed started at nine in the morning.