Laying the Bait

About a minute later, another text message was received:

Don't delete me yet. Wait until this matter is over. I won't use this number after that, don't worry.

Coralie turned off the mobile phone and held it in her hand.

Stella had prepared a long gown for her which had no pockets, so she could only keep holding it.

Stella asked, “So, do we just wait for Derek to take the bait now?”

Coralie said, “