Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1428 Absence of Guilt

"Isaac will meet Ryan tomorrow, so there's no need for concern," Beryl reassured Colton, passing along Isaac's message.

Success could yield valuable information about Kendrick, but they had already surmised that Ryan might not know more than they did, perhaps even less.

"Understood," Colton responded in a low tone. His gaze then shifted to Wendy, who was quietly preparing a meal nearby. With a slight frown, he asked, "Why aren't you in your room? What brings you here?"

Observing Wendy's apparent confusion, Beryl offered a faint smile and came to her defense, saying, "What harm is there in her staying here for a bit? She can't go out, and staying cooped up in her room all day could make her ill."

Wendy was unsure about how to respond to Colton, but upon seeing Beryl speak up on her behalf, she directed a thankful glance his way.

She hadn't expected Beryl's support; it turned out that he could still advocate for her. She had assumed this man would simply enjoy the spectacle.

"Whatever you overhear, you mustn't share with anyone," Colton cautioned Wendy, his unease diminishing as he considered her presence. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss about Wendy, as if she were a spy gathering information on his turf.

knew Wendy's nature well; she certainly wasn't here to

I'll just keep myself busy cooking for

Wendy promptly showcased the meal she was preparing, fearing he might reconsider and send her

be lying. He could easily

"Alright." Then, he returned to

relieved upon seeing this. As long as Colton didn't speak ill of her behind her back, she

chest and resumed her work, but all the while keeping

to feign cooking. He shook

her idle time at the hotel, Wendy wouldn't stoop to learn cooking and

all for her sister-in-law, the woman who constantly

we'll exert pressure on Hofstead Corporation. We have the means to do this now. Let's