Chapter 99

Isabella’s POV “That’s not true!” I said angrily as I glared at James. He looked shocked by my reaction. He even flinched like he was afraid of me. “I…just thought you needed to see it, Miss Clarkson. I didn’t…say anything.” I sucked my breath and palmed my forehead. I walked around and looked at Matteo. “This can’t happen! Matteo, they can use this against us. The Sanchez’s are good at manipulation. They’re not stupid!” Matteo held my hand firmly. “We’ll figure this out.” He faced James. “Find out if that article is real. Make sure to give me the exact information on what happened.” “Right away, Sir.” James bowed at Matteo and looked at me. He seemed to be hesitating to bow his head, but he did in the end. I just massaged my forehead again, worried about what the Sanchez’s must be plotting now. After James left, Matteo brought me back inside the mansion. He gently dragged me to the kitchen and poured me a glass of cold water. “Drink,” he said, almost a whisper but with stress. I sat o