Chapter 65

Carlisle's face darkened immediately. "Ivy, are you saying Wren didn't pick you up?"

Ivy nodded, her teary eyes glistening as she played the part of the wronged fiancée. "Mr. Zachman, please don't blame Wren. He must've had something urgent to take care of. I'm sure that's why he didn't have time to come for me." "Stop making excuses for him!" Carlisle's voice boomed, his expression growing stormy. "This is getting out of hand. He's been acting out too much lately."

Without wasting a second, he pulled out his phone and dialed Wren. The call rang for what felt like an eternity before automatically disconnecting.

Carlisle's grip on the phone tightened. He tried again and then a third time, with the same result. His jaw clenched in frustration as he turned his sharp gaze back to Ivy.

"Do you have any idea where he's gone?"

needed Carlisle on her side, but she couldn't seem too eager. "I... I'm not entirely

for Clara. She hasn't been answering my calls and has avoided me ever since she found out about our engagement. Maybe Wren was worried about her and went to check

w, with Ivy bei

don't be mad at Wren," Ivy implored, her voice soft and forgiving "He probably just didn't want Clara to feel abandoned. After all, they did grow up

out where he is. Even if

"But... Mr. Zachman, what if Wren resents me for it? What if he doesn't

Carlisle said timly, his

into the house, her heels clicking gainst the tile.

she crossed the foyer, her expression as distant as

Carlisle bared, his voice echoing through

to face him,

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