Page 84 of Betrayal of a Billionaire
“She’dneveranswer Lydia’s calls,” Grant said.
“But she went hiking with her?” Alicia asked.
“Sierra left and Lydia went after her because…she wanted… Never mind. When I called Lydia, she said they got into an argument minutes into their hike and Sierra stormed off. She hasn’t seen her since.”
“Okay, so she’s upset with everyone. No one’s heard from her in hours. Mom’s seen her last,” Kyle recapped. “And where was this? Where did they hike?”
Grant slid his eyes closed. “Uhh, she said Wasp’s Nest or something.”
Alicia furrowed her brow.
“Did she mean Hornet’s Ridge?” Julia asked.
“Can we call Lydia? She’s the last one who saw Sierra. I’d like to talk to her.”
Grant nodded as he reached for his phone, trying to fish it out one-handed. Julia let go of his hand, but he refused to let go of hers.
“It’s okay,” she whispered as she tugged her hand free, keeping it on his shoulder to offer her support.
He offered her a glance, his features still pinched as he finally freed his phone and found Lydia’s number. The line trilled as he put it on speakerphone.
“What now, Grant? Still sobbing in your bourbon over that little–”
Julia’s eyes slid closed as she shook her head. Everyone must have heard about their argument.
“Lydia, it’s about Sierra.”
“What? She’s not back yet?”
“No, Lydia, she’s not. We’re looking for her but the police have some questions.”
“Police?” Lydia’s shrill voice went even higher. “The police are involved.”
“I’m sorry, Ms…” Alicia shot a glance at Julia as she searched for her last name.
“Mrs. Harrington,” Lydia answered for her.
Julia held back rolling her eyes at the woman as Alicia ignored it. “Right. This is Alicia Whitmore. What trail did you last see your daughter on?”
“I already told Grant. Wasp’s Head or whatever.”
“Could it have been Hornet’s Ridge?” Alicia asked.
“Umm, yes. That’s what it was. What a ridiculous name. I asked Sierra if there were–”
“Thanks, Lydia. Is there anything else you can tell us?” Julia asked.
“Like what?”
“What direction she went off in? If she mentioned where she was going.”
“Direction? Umm…she went…left. Really certain about that because when I waved to her, my ring caught the sun, and I realized how much I really did like it.”
Alicia screwed up her face. “Left?”
“Definitely left,” Lydia answered. “Look, Sierra is…dramatic. I’m sure she’s just hiding out trying to make everyone pay for her unhappiness. She’s fine.”
“I’m not so sure, Lydia.”
