Phoebe's POV
Joe didn't dare think about rescuing anyone.
Forget the blood vendetta between me and the Ellis family over Natalie's death. Harold's overwhelming power and ruthless methods alone guaranteed that even if Joe wanted to save her relatives, she'd never find anyone willing to help.
No amount of money Joe could offer would convince anyone to embark on such a suicide mission.
But whether or not Joe could have rescued them didn't matter. When her family begged for help, she refused to act without a moment's hesitation.
Joe understood that her family must despise her now.
If I locked her up with them, her own relatives would beat her to death before Harold's people and I would even need to intervene.
Joe didn't need to wonder what her grandfather would say—Luca would call her heartless and ungrateful.
I ignored Joe's internal struggle and reluctance completely. With a glance at Johnson, our car drove toward a villa close to Harold's office.
