Chapter 864

"Because of what?" Julian asked, sounding more curious than worried. He knew if something serious had happened to Aiden, Nicholas wouldn't be this composed. "His ex...well, the one he used to be with, Victoria—she got arrested. Apparently, the Schroeder family had ties with Randall Kim, and the mess dragged her in. Her dad, Samuel, basically pulled her down with him," Nicholas explained. Julian walked a few steps with Hannah, still holding her hand. "Has she been sentenced?" "Still under investigation. Beckett and I helped get her a legal team. They're mine, people I trust. Best case, three years," Nicholas said. "Three years and he can't wait?" Julian raised an eyebrow. Aiden had been a playboy, sure, but this time seemed different. "She married Oscar Nelson. Got the certificate and everything. Since then, Aiden's been falling apart—barely goes home, drinks nonstop, and now we can't even reach him," Nicholas said, frustration creeping into his voice. "She probably didn't want to drag