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But before she could take a step, a cold blade pressed against her neck. Her blood ran cold, freezing her in place as her eyes locked onto Isabella.
The woman before her was utterly expressionless, her presence colder than a glacier’s frozen depths.
“Are you insane? How is it my fault that Andrew didn’t show up? You should call him and ask where he is!” Tatiana’s heart pounded in her chest, but fear drove her to speak with a sharp, defiant edge.
“The man you came with is one of the top suppliers in Ansport. He’s fully aware of the bad blood between us, yet he still brought you as his date. You mocked me in front of him, and he didn’t stop you—not even once,” Isabella said coldly.
“That’s because he likes me. What’s wrong with that?” Tatiana retorted, her voice unwavering.
“Just because you’re a fool doesn’t mean everyone else is. In high society, it’s all about power and money. Do you really think your looks alone are enough to let you walk around here acting like you own the place?” Isabella’s dagger lightly brushed Tatiana’s cheek, sending a dangerous message without needing words.
Tatiana’s panic spiked as her mind raced. The last thing she wanted was for her face to be ruined.
As much as Isabella’s words dripped with sarcasm, they were quite true. The only reason she had managed to snag that man’s attention tonight was because of Hector’s influence.
While Tatiana was still thinking of a way out, Isabella cut her off with a cold voice. “Your minute’s up. Looks like you’ve got no will to live.”
The dagger moved closer, slicing through the air toward her face.
In terror, Tatiana dropped to her knees. “Wait! I’ll tell you—I’ll tell you! I overheard someone say that Andrew’s already in Aswil… he’s marrying the princess there!”
Isabella’s hand trembled ever so slightly as her gaze locked onto Tatiana. “Is this information reliable? Why would he marry the princess of Aswil?”
“Maybe the princess needs his help or something. I don’t know the details.” Tatiana sobbed. If she had known mocking Isabella today would lead to this, she never would have come.
Without another word, Isabella left the lounge. As she stepped into the corridor, she ran straight into Susan, who grabbed her hand anxiously.
“Isabella, the engagement is canceled!”
“Is that so?” Isabella replied softly. It made sense, as Andrew clearly wasn’t going to show up today.
Susan glanced at Isabella, clearly struggling to get the words out. “Andrew… he’s getting engaged to the princess of Aswil! Did you know about this?”
Isabella’s eyes widened in disbelief, shock rippling through her.
Had the news spread that fast?
Susan pulled out her phone, showing her a news article. It was from a global site and featured pictures of Andrew and Savannah together, confirming everything.
“The news just broke, courtesy of a respected media outlet in Aswil. What’s going on with Andrew? How did he suddenly end up there, and why is he marrying the princess?” Susan exclaimed, her brow furrowed with worry as she stared anxiously at Isabella. “There’s got to be something shady going on!”
If Susan had figured out that something shady was going on, then Isabella surely was aware as well. Isabella nodded, her expression serious. “This has to be something Savannah orchestrated. I need to go to Aswil myself.”
“I’ll come with you!”
“No need for that. Your father is still in the hospital. Take good care of him; it’ll be easier if I go alone.” A flicker of cold determination gleamed in Isabella’s eyes.
Susan hesitated, wanting to argue but realizing her lack of martial skills. Even if she joined, she wouldn’t be of much help. She handed Isabella a packet. “There are some hypnotic herbs in here. They might come in handy if things get dicey.”
Isabella accepted it, her gaze softening with gratitude.
As they made their way back to the engagement venue, they found that guests were already leaving. Damari was so furious that he had thrown his cane across the room, and Elaine and Dane were doing their best to soothe him.
“He has completely lost his mind! I’ll personally drag him back to apologize to all of you!” Damari seethed, his body trembling with rage.
Isabella approached him gently. “Damari, please don’t be upset. I believe this situation is far more complicated than it appears. I’ll get to the bottom of it.”
“Isabella, I’m truly sorry. I’m sure he only has you in his heart, yet today you’ve been so mistreated,” Damari said, a deep sense of shame washing over him.
Isabella spoke with conviction. “Damari, we all know what Andrew is capable of. The fact that he suddenly went to Aswil probably means they have already set their sights on him. I’ll find a way to help him.”
Despite the embarrassment of the engagement ceremony, Isabella remained poised, her mind racing to devise a plan to assist Andrew.
Damari was deeply moved, realizing just how fortunate Andrew was to have someone like her by his side. He handed a badge to Isabella. “Take this.”
Isabella looked at it, her shock evident.
Prestigious families typically had their own elite guards, and the Klein family’s were among the finest. They had poured significant resources into training these guards, deploying them only during critical moments; they were the very backbone of the family.
She never imagined Damari would place such trust in her by letting her command them.
Isabella accepted the badge without hesitation. “Thank you, Damari.”
She understood that her opponent this time was none other than the royal family of Aswil. Having more allies would certainly be advantageous.
Elaine’s concern was clearly visible. “Sweetheart, are you really going? We should come with you!”
The Aswil royal family was no ordinary group. Despite Isabella’s considerable skills, she was still a young woman. Confronting the royal family could be incredibly dangerous.
“Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll assess the situation first,” Isabella reassured her. “I won’t act recklessly. If too many of us go, it might attract unwanted attention.”
Elaine wanted to say more, but Glenn quickly interjected, “Isabella is right. If we all go, we might draw too much attention. We still don’t know what the Aswil royal family intends, and besides, Isabella now has the elite guards of the Klein family backing her.”
The Klein family’s guards were formidable, and they might not easily lose to Aswil’s.
Reluctantly, Elaine nodded in agreement.
Dane turned to Isabella, his expression serious. “Isabella, make sure to contact us immediately if anything happens.”
“Okay, Dane, actually, I need to discuss something with you,” Isabella replied.
Dane raised an eyebrow, curiosity flickering in his gaze. They stepped aside, and he asked, “Are you going to talk about Hector?”
Isabella was taken aback—her brother was sharper than she had expected!
“Exactly. Tatiana’s confidence earlier made it seem like she was sure Andrew wouldn’t come back. With her skills, there’s no way she could have known about Andrew’s whereabouts unless Hector spilled the beans. If Hector knows, then I suspect… the forces backing him are tied to the Aswil royal family,” Isabella’s voice was heavy with gravity.
Dane’s expression darkened. He understood that Hector couldn’t have built Global Entertainment all on his own. There had to be outside support, but he never imagined it would come from the Aswil royal family!
It was common knowledge that Lorpond and Aswil had never been on good terms. Decades ago, the two nations had been at war, and only recently had tensions started to ease. Even now, many in Lorpond were still boycotting Aswil products.
Hector was audacious to be involved with the Aswil royal family! Isabella continued, “Hector’s ambitions don’t stop there. He’s been lurking within the Patton Group for ages, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. While I’m away, you need to be extra cautious.”
“Don’t worry. The company has me, and I won’t let Hector succeed,” Dane assured her. The Patton Group was their lifeline.
They exchanged a knowing glance, and after Isabella said her goodbyes, she left.
Susan watched Isabella’s slender figure disappear, her heart heavy as tears welled in her eyes. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Isabella was carrying an immense burden on this journey.
“Andrew has truly let Isabella down this time,” she whispered softly.
Dane felt a similar anger coursing through him, though confusion gnawed at his mind. Everyone knew how Andrew felt about Isabella. Why had he left for Aswil without a word, and why was he getting engaged to the princess of Aswil?
At that moment, Waylon was also aware of the situation. After the race, he had traveled abroad for a gig. He had planned to return home today, but when he discovered that Andrew had gone to Aswil, he was seething with anger.
While Isabella was in the car, she received a call from Waylon. “Damn it!” Waylon exclaimed angrily. “That little rascal Andrew, I’m going to find him right now!”
“Calm down,” Isabella responded calmly. “If you storm into the palace like this, they’ll catch you immediately.”
“Damn it!” Waylon swore, unable to contradict her. After all, they were up against the royal family of Aswil. “Isabella, this is all my fault. I should never have introduced you two,” Waylon said regretfully.
“It’s not your fault. We still don’t know the full story,” Isabella reassured him.
“Damn it…” Waylon muttered, upset again. “What’s going on with Andrew? He’s not the type to chase after wealth and power. And the princess of Aswil? She’s not that captivating, is she?”
Aswil was caught up in its own turmoil, and it was uncertain when the princess might lose her standing. “Andrew doesn’t need a princess, but the princess needs him,” Isabella replied.
“You think Andrew is being coerced? But who could force him if he doesn’t want to?” Waylon was perplexed.
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