Chapter 65

Charles didn't buy a word Isabelle said. He frowned hard and stepped toward the little girl in her arms. "Give me Olivia. I need to check what's going on with her." Isabelle clutched Olivia tighter and stepped back. The smile on her face froze up, nerves tightening in her gut. She could feel the situation spinning out of control. If she didn't act fast, everything would collapse. She was ready to risk it all—take Olivia as leverage if she had to. Right then, Charles's phone rang loud and sharp, slicing through the tension. One look at the screen—Jason. He answered quickly. Jason's voice came through shaky and urgent. "Mr. Hart, bad news! Someone followed Stella and attacked her. She's already been rushed to the hospital!" The blood drained from Charles's face. He'd arranged for plenty of protection around Stella—how could this still happen? He spun around and bolted for the door, leaving Isabelle behind without another word. Right now, nothing else mattered. Isabelle was caught off gua