Chapter 15
Amelia didn’t miss a beat. She arched an eyebrow and took a step closer. “Who are you talking to?
“Whoever responds, gets the insult Isabel shrugged and replied
at me? You’re all
“You… you’re just jealous because you can’t enjoy a life like mine. You’re pathetic, Isabel Amelia snapped. “You’re throwing curses at fake. But me! I’m the real deal. You don’t deserve to be with Mr. Swanson!”
Isabel couldn’t help but smirked. Amelia really think Liam’s some kind of prize? She thought.
Liam glanced at the takeout bag in Isabel’s hand, a sharp look in his eyes. “Oh, I get it now. You came here to beg for food, huh? Your family’s broke, so you’re here picking up scraps?” His laughter echoed through the room.
Amelia, ever the sycophant, smiled smugly, her chin tilted up in triumph. Lucky for me. Otherwise, it would’ve been me stuck with the crumbs” Isabel rolled her eyes, unfazed. “Stay in your lane, Liam Swanson” she said flatly, brushing past him and giving him a light shove with her shoulder. Liam sneered, watching her move. “Isabel Galvez, if you keep going against me, I swear your whole family’s gonna be in for a
Isabel’s heart flipped, but she didn’t even glance back. She just kept w
walking.
Outside, she pulled her phone out of her bag, scrolling through her contacts to call Chris Jovian.
“Hey, boss” Chris picked up the phone right away, “what’s up?”
in for a rough ride!”
“Give me a hand, Chris Isabel instructed. “I need you to find out if that Mr. Wales from Sunpeak Construction has any ties to Liam Swanson.” “Got it handle it” Chris replied, then hung up the phone.
Isabel’s fingers tightened around the phone as Liam’s threat echoed in her head. Something felt on. She was beginning to suspect Alex’s involvement. There was something more behind all this–especially with Tommy’s recent behavior.
Meanwhile, the Clydes and the Swansons were finishing dinner, and Liam and Amelia had just returned.
“Where’d you two run off to Rosy asked.
Amelia lowered her eyes, “Mom, I was just having a little chat with Mr. Swanson outside.
Rosy smirked, pushing her chair back slightly as she leaned forward. “Good! You two need to get closer, and we’ll plan the
Mrs. Swanson, on the other hand, shot a glance at them both, her eyes cool and calculating.
wedding!”
They finished the meal, exclunging polite goodbyes. As the Clydes slid into the car, Rosy slammed the door shut, her temper flared almost instantly
“What do the Swansons think they’re doing?” She complained. “Especially Mrs. Swanson, acting like she’s the queen of everything. They begged us to set up this match, and now they’re throwing shade when it comes to the wedding plans? Ridiculous.”
Calus leaned back in his seat, rubbing his temples in frustration. “They probably think we’re weak since we don’t have Oceania Group backing us anymore. That’s why they’re bring so cold. But that marriage contract? They begged for it. They can’t back out now.”
Hosy threw him a quick, leated glance, “True. And they’d better not try. No o
one messes with the Clydes”
Her eyes narrowed as she turned towards Amelia “Amelia, you need to move fast. Get close to Liam. Once you’ve got him, Mrs. Swanson won’t luve any excuses. And if they dare back out. Fill make sure they’re nothing but dust on the sidewalk. I’ll destroy their name in Ardenfall”
Amelia sat quietly, mebling “Got it, Mom. I’ll make it happen.
She
clenched her fists in the silence of the car. Liam was hers. She thought to benell. Habel was nothing but an obstacle standing in her way. She wasn’t about to let that fake leir get in the way of her future.
Back in the Swanson’s car, Marvin Swanson glanced at Liam with a sharp look.
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Chapter 15
“You been out for a while. Where’d you go?” He asked.
“I was just out for a breather.” Liam said casually.
“You think so?” Mrs. Swanson raised an eyebrow and snapped back. “I know exactly what you were doing. A girl like Amelia‘ Coming from the sticks, no class, and she’s been sleeping around since we met. She’s not worth your time. Same goes for her family. Too bad Isabel was a fake princess, or she might actually make a decent daughter–in–law”
Liam didn’t expect this. He grumbled. “Mom, this whole thing with the Clydes was rushed. We never expected the whole fake princess mess. Now we’re stuck with Amelia, who’s totally useless
Mrs. Swanson snorted. “Don’t remind me. Back then, 1 only agreed to this marriage because of Oceania Group. The Clydes were big–time with them. If we’d gone through with the marriage, it would’ve been a win for us. But then Oceania dropped them, and we’re stuck holding the bag”
Liam frowned. “Why didn’t you just cancel the engagement then?”
“No, we need to play it cool. What if Oceania Group p comes back to the Clydes? We can’t rush things,” Mrs. Swanson said, her eyes glinting with cold calculation
“Smart as always, Mom, Liam said, trying to flatte
flatter her.
Mrs. Swanson smacked him lightly. “Stop being lazy, Liam. Get to work. Less talking, more doing.”
Meanwhile, Isabel had arrived Elysian Hospital with the takeout. Meeting with Blake in his room, she opened the takeout box and began feeding him.
help but feel s
feel something stirring inside as he watched
She was careful, making sure he didn’t choke, running around to get him water. Blake couldn’t help her.
“What? Do I have something on my face!” Isabel asked, raising an eyebrow.
“No, just… no one’s ever been this nice to me.” Blake answered. “You saved me. Is it just because I’m your fiance!”
- Just focus on getting better?
“Yes and no. Isabel shrugged. “Don’t overthink it. “By the w
way, I reviews your blood report earlier,” she added. “There’s still another poison in your system. It’s something you won’t catch in normal blood tests. It’s a toxin that’ll slowly paralyze you
“You won’t even feel it, but it’ll start messing with your nerves. Your muscles will go stiff, and eventually, you won’t be able to feel anything at all Years down the line, it’ll cripple you
still be weak, unable to move.
Watching Blake closing his eyes in shock, Isabel continued. “If I heal you without clearing it, it’s useless. You’ll still be Whoever did this to you. they really meant business”
Blake didn’t speak up. His chest tight. The weight of it all hit him hard. After a long pause, he opened his eyes. His voice was calm. “Can it be cured?” “Yeah. Leave it to me.” Isabel gave him a confident look. “If there’s a way. I’ll find it. Just give me time”
“Thank you” Blake said softly, his gaze steady.
Tabel was his angel. The thought lingered in his mind, like a quiet whisper in the chaos. He couldn’t believe he had met someone this incredible.
‘If I survive this, he vowed silently to himself, Til do everything I can to protect her. No matter what it takes”
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