Chapter 1089:

Kelsey wasn’t a strategist—never had been. She’d leaned on Jacob’s quiet guidance for years. And now, with everything on the line, she was talking from emotion, not logic.

Jacob lightly patted her hand. “We can’t jump into this blind. We don’t even know where Carrie stands. If the Morrisons are keeping her in the dark, great—we’ve got something to work with. But if she’s in on it… that’s a whole other mess.”

Kelsey frowned, a flicker of doubt in her eyes. “She probably doesn’t know. I mean, why would she have come with us to the hospital for a check-up today if she did?”

Jacob let out a quiet sigh. “You’re still too trusting. We barely know her.”

“But back on the roadside,” Kelsey insisted, “she didn’t even know who we were—and she still helped us…” She trailed off, more hopeful than convinced.

Deep down, she didn’t fully believe Carrie was that kind—but she wanted her to be. It was easier to believe in kindness when your life might depend on it.

to Isonridge from some backwater town? Come on. She’s smarter

about to trust anyone—not even his

only Kelsey was truly

her? Nothing. A simple gesture in front of an audience. She’s not just some heiress—she’s a celebrity. She’s always got cameras around. Helping a random couple

“So what you’re saying is… even if we find her, it

answer, she added quietly, “Who’d risk their health

isn’t Carrie—it’s the Morrisons. We can’t take them head-on. But we can cut her off from them. Once she’s out from under

through Kelsey’s eyes. Without hesitation, she caught his hand and grinned. “You sound like you’ve already

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family, nothing matters more than their place in the Music Association. Think about

the Morrison family

through the door, she let out a loud “Achoo!”—a sudden sneeze catching her off

hurried over, concern etched on her face. “Did you really go out by yourself? The temperature’s

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