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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.”

He paused, giving her a knowing glance. “But you’re right about

with Calen made her stomach turn. “I didn’t expect her to stoop this low,” she muttered. “She always pretended to be so… composed. But now I see it–she’s willing to destroy anything

city lights blurring once more. She doesn’t

leaning closer and resting his head on Izzy’s

him. His eyes were already closed as if he was trying to sleep. He looked…. peaceful. His

tired,” she

“I am. Missed

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

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

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chuckle at that. “Your woman,

you are now?” Liam

After a moment, she sighed softly and leaned her head on his. The warmth of his presence,

she admitted quietly, her eyes

response, his breath soft against her neck. “I know,” he said, barely audible but clear

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,

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

glass of water from the

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

“You gave us all a scare. Calen and Cecil were here earlier. They stayed almost all night

the previous day began to resurface. She could still see Izzy’s face, that brief flash of shock right

responsible for what

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