Chapter 0181

Chapter 0181

Ella POV

Before I even opened the message from Amanda, I called Alexander. My hands were trembling as I waited for the call to ring through, and relief washed over me when his face appeared on the screen.

“What’s wrong?” he asked immediately, his expression sharpening as he took in my obvious distress.

“I just got a text from Amanda,” I said, her name leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.

“What could she possibly have to say to you?” Alexander asked, his voice low with suspicion.

“I don’t know,” I admitted, my words tumbling out. “I haven’t actually looked yet. I guess I panicked and called you instead.”

“Good,” Alexander said firmly. “You shouldn’t be dealing with either of them without someone there with you.”

words reassured me. He didn’t even know the full extent of what David and Amanda were capable of, but he understood enough to take my fears seriously. It was a comfort I desperately needed.

the message now,” I said, tapping Amanda’s name and enlarging the attached

said, frowning

what?” Alexander

pooling in my stomach. “Your name is at the top, but it’s been crossed out. Beneath it is David’s name, penciled in. Next to

a punch. “It’s the appointment book for the wedding venue. They stole our venue, Alexander. And not just

he said, his frustration evident in his tone.

crossed out, and David’s is written

said, his voice tightening with frustration but

disappointed about the venue,” I said, “but that’s not the real issue. How could they have possibly known about this? This

surprising,” Alexander replied. “The venue was probably bragging about being chosen by us. David must have found out that way and thrown some money around. He’s desperate to

more going on here.

slightly I can tell by the look on your face that something else is bothering you. Is there

“It doesn’t actually say anything. It’s just the picture. But why would she send

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