Chapter 28

Back at the Island Villa After dinner together, Alexander Barron retreated to his study to work, while Summer Knight bounded upstairs for bed. Once she was settled, she finally powered on her phone. As expected, a flood of missed calls. All from James Carter. James—the same guy who’d once used his bright, sunny smile to completely wreck her heart. But underneath all that charm, he was nothing but trash. Back then, she’d been naive enough to believe he was the kindest person alive. She used to follow him around like a lovesick puppy. Even one small smile from him could make her whole day. She never realized he was just manipulating her, while his real affection was reserved for Isabella Knight. To him, she was just a convenient admirer—a boost to his ego. But today, she—the same fool who used to chase him so desperately—had not only ignored his calls but shut off her phone entirely. He’d probably lost his mind, spamming her like that. Summer checked her messages. Sure enough, multiple t