Without wasting another second, Malisa's fingers moved quickly across her phone screen, dialing Lovi's number with urgency. Her mind was still spinning from the conversation she just had with Cora none of it was sitting well with her. The line barely rang once before Lovi picked up, his voice sharp and direct, like he had been waiting for the call.
"So, where's the location you guys picked for the meeting?" Lovi asked immediately, skipping pleasantries as always.
But Malisa didn't respond right away. She sighed deeply, her chest rising and falling slowly, and then she brought the phone back to her ear. "I'm really sorry to say this," she said, her tone calm but clearly disappointed, "but the deal is off."
"What?" Lovi snapped, his voice rising. "What are you talking about?"
