Katrina let out a gold laugh, her eyes filled with disdain. "Don't pin such big acensations on me or clara. We've got nothing to feel guilty about.
She turned and headed upstairs, refusing to waste another word on
carlisle called after her several times, but Katrina didn't so much as pause. Watching her figure disappear at the top of the stairs, Carlisle felt an unsettling wave of panic. For the first time, he had a sinking feeling that something was shipping out of his controla sensation he wasn't used to.
Just as he was about to follow bri, Shirley stepped closer and grabbed his arm.noveldrama
"Carlisle, even it Katrina doesn't like me, she can't play games with the kids' engagement and the family's reputation, Shirley said, her tone dripping with
She sighed dramatically, then added in a low voice, "I guess it's different when it's not your own kid. The favoritism is obvious. She's willing to throw everything atide for her niece."
Even though she'd spoken quiete, Carlisle caught every word. His face datened instantly. Thinking about Katrina's recent defiance and cold attitude toward him, Carlisle del his anger flare,
"This household isn't hers to nin As long as I'm around, this is your and Ivy's home, and no one's forcing you out!" he declared with authority. "The engagement purte is happening as planned tomorrow, Ivy is the daughter-in-law I've chosen, and that's final.
Upon hearing his firm promise, a glint of satisfaction flashed in Shirley's eyes, she finally felt reassured. As long as Carlisle held the reins, not even Wren could overtunt things..
Meanwhile. When had spent the entire night stuck at the airport, it wasn't until the following afternoon that flights resumed. He immediately booked the next availabir flight home.
By 1:00 am, he landed in Phoypolis. When he exited the airport, he spotted Liam waiting for him.
"Ms. Zachman," Liam greeted him, noting Wren's luggard appearance. Wasting no time, he continued, "your ticket has been rebooked. The next flight to Larkston
we arranged for someone to pick you up when you land. They'll take you straight to her current address."
Wren held our hand. "Give me what I asked for."
Liam trope for a second before realizing what Wren meant by that Fortunately, he hadn't had the chance to deliver it earlier and still had it in the car, Liam tetrieved a small, elegant box containing the antique bracelet Wren had asked him to have made. Handing it over, Liam wisely chose not to ask what Wren intended to do about Ivy. Right now, nothing else mattered-Clara's situation took precedence over everything and everyone
Wien carefully put the box away and looked at Liam. "The task assigned you-is it done?
traightened "Yes, Mr. Zachman. Tur message has been sent. Our people are keeping watch, and she's already on her way to Phoypolis.
"Good From here on, I'm leaving everything in your hands. Under no circumstances can be find out where Clara is."
"Understood, Mr Zachuman
"If there's nothing else, you
duumissed." With that, Wien turned and headed back toward the airport, carrying his belongings.
"Mr. Zachman," Liancalled after him, hesitating "Do you know when you'll be back?"
didn't respond. Instead, le resumed walking without looking back
Liam understood his silence and howord deeply
II Clara pelused nene back.
didn't date inish the thought. All he could do was shake his head and silently convince himselt otherwise. When, the man who'd practically raised her. She'd come back-sle had to.