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“She has the guts?” Liam snorted when he heard Izzy’s words. “Forcing someone into marriage. She must be desperate to

save her son.”

Izzy sat quietly, observing Liam’s reflection in the sedan window. The lights of late–night San Francisco blurred as the car cruised through the dim streets, casting a muted glow inside. Her gaze shifted toward him, her expression tightening,

“Save her son?” Izzy repeated, her brow furrowing in confusion. “What exactly do you mean by that?” Did Calen need saving?

Liam raised a brow, his fingers idly tapping the leather armrest. He gave a nonchalant shrug, “Rumors. Whispers around the Weiss family–you know how it is. Cecil’s probably scrambling now that Renard’s illegitimate kids have surfaced It’s not just about Calen anymore. His position in the company–hell, even his claim to the inheritance–is at risk.”

Izzy crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing. “And how do you know all this?” She worked in the same building but even her information had been limited. Yet, Liam seemed certain about the things that he said just now.

“Information comes to me,” Liam said. “I keep an ear to the ground. It’s the only way to stay ahead”

She studied him for a moment, contemplating his words. Then, with a quiet sigh, she leaned back into her seat. “So, what chaos was that earlier at Weiss Corporation? Was it you?”

Liam tilted his head. “Chaos? You think I’m behind that?” He leaned closer. “Did you really think your husband is that capable?”

“That wasn’t a compliment and…” Izzy’s lips pressed into a thin line. “You can’t fool me. I know you have your fingers in a lot of pies. It wouldn’t surprise me if you were somehow involved.”

I didn’t stir that particular pot.” He paused, giving her a knowing glance. “But you’re right about Cecil.

Cecil was scheming to push her into a marriage with Calen made her stomach turn. “I didn’t expect her to stoop this low,” she muttered. “She always pretended to be

said. “And from what I can tell, Cecil’s cornered on all sides.” Izzy stared out the window, the city lights blurring once more. She doesn’t know the exact situation inside the Weiss Family but it seems that Liam was right.

said, leaning closer and resting his head

already closed as if he was trying to sleep. He looked…. peaceful. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by a calm expression that made

look tired,” she said quietly.

comfortable. “I am. Missed all

missed your meetings? I didn’t ask you to come

a faint smile, though his eyes remained closed. “How could I

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chuckle at that. “Your

that what you are now?” Liam muttered, still resting against

her head

admitted quietly, her

her neck. “I know,” he said, barely

stayed like that, the silence of the car broken only by the quiet hum of the engine. Izzy could feel the tension easing from her body as exhaustion pulled at her. She didn’t know when she’d last felt this relaxed. Maybe it was the quiet support beside her. Maybe it was the fact that, for once, she wasn’t carrying everything on her own.

as her eyes adjusted to the sterile white walls of the hospital room. The ceiling lights above felt too bright, making her squint. She tried to move, but a

She picked up a glass of water from the nearby table and handed

a small sip before lowering the glass. “How… how long have

all a scare. Calen and Cecil were

that brief flash of shock right before she fell.

for what happened,”

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