Chapter 97

So if Lucian hadn't taken that stab for her, Ariella would be the one lying in the hospital right now. The thought alone made Forrest's chest feel tight with guilt. It was his mistake-he'd dragged her into danger. Would she ever forgive him for that? Would she still choose to be with him after this? He had to give her an explanation. Edward was the one who did it, but the mastermind behind it was Violet. They were both responsible. There was no way he'd let either of them walk away clean. The problem was-Edward had escaped. Ariella let him go. Tracking him down wouldn't be easy. But no matter how tough it was, Forrest wouldn't let it go. He'd hunt him down and make sure he paid for what he did. What Forrest didn't know, though, was that Edward hadn't actually run off. That guy had worked for Murdochs forever, helped the young lady too-he'd racked up a decent list of favors. Leaving the Murdochs now? Not happening. With nowhere else that would take him in and no income, he wanted to sta