The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

"Elijah?"

"Technically, it's Caspian." The private investigator laid out the facts: "Caspian's timing was almost too perfect, nearly overlapping with Isaac's disappearance."

Piper's expression froze: "You mean, Caspian is Isaac?"

How could that be?

After that car crash, Isaac was declared missing, presumed gone for good.

The Lynette family scoured all of Craneville and found no trace of him. How could he possibly now be Caspian?

And if he really were Isaac, why would he be working for Elijah?

"We can't be sure yet."

"What about Brittany? Any progress?"

"Ms. Lynette's records have been wiped clean, but rumor has it she's been resting at home, staying away from the public eye." The investigator seemed to recall something else: "She was reportedly seen at the hospital a while back." "Look into it."

"Will do."

After hanging up, Piper was steeped in confusion.

But before she could ponder any further, the much-anticipated inter-school chess tournament was about to begin.

it was just an inter-school event, the chess club members were all fired

nothing short of spectacular, capturing the attention of the entire

among the

her team into the venue, coming

bold claims in front of

player, a renowned young chess prodigy from

with

profile, was smitten: "Bri, you seem really into chess.

no pro, just somewhat

was still a significant gap between her and the professional

"This tournament is crucial. I hope

concluded, Welandia's player demonstrated

player boasted: "So this is

in check as he respectfully exited the stage. Following

Piper scowled.

up:

player scoffed,

chess club's top talent, Wallace's skill was unmatched. In less than half an hour, he had his opponent begging for

to a fierce, aggressive style,

left

win allowed him to continue