Chapter 178

"I’ve got a feeling Rachel Collins wasn't acting alone. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone else was pulling the strings and she was just the pawn. The real mastermind? Still a mystery." Maria immediately pictured Amelia’s face, but without proof, there was nothing she could do. "We’ve got no solid evidence yet, so let’s just play it cool for now. No need to stir things up until someone slips up." "Yeah, makes sense." The moment she hung up, her phone buzzed again—Isabella calling. She fired off as soon as the call connected, "What’s the update? Did you get anything on her? Ethan and Ella have been trying to reach you nonstop—I've been covering for you so much I'm starting to feel guilty. And oh my god, the stuff online about you poisoning Rachel is getting insane. What the heck is James doing? Why isn't he shutting this down?" Maria felt a wave of warmth wash over her. In her heart, she knew Isabella believed in her no matter what. Always had her back, always would. They firs