Chapter 15

“Instead of thinking about my business, can you at least focus on the one who drugged you?” Izzy narrowed her gaze at the man calmly sitting opposite her. She was pretty certain the drug was out of his system by now. “Shouldn’t you report this to the police or something?” she asked.

“Depends”

“Depends?” She frowned. Why did he look amused? “Depends of what exactly?” she asked.

That would depend if you want me to.”

She instantly rolled her eyes. “Since you look like you’re line, may I know why you chose to barge in here? Surely, you didn’t think I’m a doctor or something, right?”

“I just wanted to see if you’re comfortable,” he said.

Izzy crossed her arms, glaring at Liam. “If you’re here to check on me, consider it done. I’m fine, so you can go now.”

Liam only leaned back in his chair, looking at her with that infuriatingly calm expression. “Are you sure? Because if this room doesn’t suit you, my offer still stands. The master bedroom is much more spacious.”

Izzy scoffed. “No, thanks. I’m not interested in sleeping in your room, Liam.”

He smirked. “Suit yourself. But it’s not every day I offer my own space to someone.” His eyes sparkled with mischief as he

a little company might help.”

added, “Besides, you look far too serious. I though,

Izzy shot him a pointed look. “Trust me, I don’t need your help

chuckled, unfazed. “I expected you’d say that. But as it happens…” He pulled out his phone and dialed a number, his gaze fixed on her. A moment later, Mondo stepped into the room. holding a large, plain

Mondo said, handing her the envelope before

are entangled in various compromising positions. some even with barely a scrap of clothing between them. Her hand went to her mouth, her stomach twisting. She took a shaky

of

hurt to have my people look into a few things. Turns out, catching a cheater isn’t all that difficult these days. Technology does half

Then she froze, her eyes narrowing as she spotted an image of Arianna, Samantha, and Monica at a restaurant, dining with Calen as if it were the most normal thing in the world. Blood

lingered on Arianna and Samantha’s smiling faces as they sat next to Monica, completely unfazed.

what people overlook when there’s something

they never said a word.” She

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Chapter 13

supportive friends you’ve got,” Liam said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “They seemed perfectly happy to play along as long as the perks kept coming. So what is

deep breath, regaining her composure. She looked at Liam. “I already have a plan. I don’t need

But consider this a little head start. His eyes gleamed as

them suffer as they had

never doubted that for a second. But…” He gestured to the

fingers tightening around them. She didn’t respond, but the look on

paused deliberately, holding her gaze. “Call me “The final words were not a suggestion but a command, which Izzy pointedly ignored as she continued to focus on the photos “Alright. I’ll see you tomorrow. Have a

All she knew was

was

next morning. Izzy woke up with dark circles under her eyes. She

with heavy makeup for work, but today, she had to make an extra effort just to cover

what felt like ages spent fixing her face, she finally left the bedroom and found Liam in the living room,

look decent.” he said, his signature smirk firmly in place. “Breakfast?” He gestured toward

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