Chapter 218

Mr. Ryan’s sudden question cut Isabelle Ryan off instantly. A flicker of guilt flashed across her sharp eyes, but in just seconds, they blazed with even more defiance. "But I love Jareth," she snapped, her voice rising with clear frustration. All the things she’d done, all her efforts, and now even her last hope—a plea to her grandfather—was getting her nowhere. She thought he’d take her side once he knew everything, but no, he sided with them instead! How could she not blow up? Of course, Mr. Ryan saw right through her. "But Jareth’s already married," he reminded her, his tone calm but firm. She was the only family he had left, but he couldn’t just let her cross the line like this. Looking at her fuming face, he sighed, sounding more tired than angry. "I just don’t want you ending up as someone’s ‘other woman.’ That’ll ruin your name. Whatever’s going on with Jareth, I’ll talk to the media when the time’s right and clear things up. As for Grace, there’s obviously nothing there, but I’