Chapter 1245:

She believed the Barrett family remained under the Harper family’s control, with no prospect of breaking free.

Escape seemed the only way forward, and had it not been for Brenna’s request to keep an eye on Alec, she might have already left the family.

Later, as Isabella approached the bathroom, she caught the faint murmur of Alec’s voice from within. He was likely on a phone call.

“Alright, I’ll head there tomorrow,” Alec whispered, his words cloaked in caution. Unable to discern who was on the other end of the line or the purpose of Alec’s plans, Isabella lingered, her curiosity piqued. After a while, Alec’s voice came again.

“What if she sold it?”

Moments later, Alec added, “Understood, I’ll get to the bottom of it.”

Once the call concluded, Isabella quietly retreated to her room, acting as if she had just stepped out when Alec emerged from the bathroom.

it? Why are you still awake? You’ve got work

Isabella said,

out of the bathroom, Isabella didn’t dare risk calling Brenna from

to work, lingered at

positioned herself at a restaurant across

calls as the morning wore on. By noon, Gracie appeared, joining him at


café, where a male server

Isabella said warmly, pressing some money into his palm before leaving

restaurant, Isabella dialed Brenna. “I’ve got their conversation

to pick it up,” Brenna

the server with a thousand for assisting in

it,” Brenna replied,

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