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.

raised an eyebrow. “What time is it? Why are you still awake? You’ve

said,

risk calling Brenna from her room. Instead,

of heading to work, lingered at a café near the

at a restaurant across from the café, her eyes fixed on Alec

several calls as the morning wore on. By noon,


went into the café, where a male server greeted her at the entrance, slipping a small recording device

Isabella said warmly, pressing some money

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

to

with a thousand for assisting in obtaining the recording,”

Brenna replied, her tone

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