Chapter 39

Isabelle let out a scoff in her heart but kept her expression calm as she spoke again. "I have an idea. I'll drug Stella and ask her out, saying I have something to talk about. Once the drug kicks in, you show up and take advantage of the situation. After that? She'll have no choice but to listen to you. Breaking her and Charles apart will be a piece of cake." Edward's face instantly went dark. He cut her off without hesitation. "No. I don't want Stella thinking I forced her. What I want is for her to choose me willingly." It's not like he'd never considered that kind of plan before—but if she found out the truth, he'd lose everything, including her trust. Isabelle sneered inwardly, thinking how fake Edward was acting, still trying to play the gentleman at this point. But she didn't say it. Instead, her mind turned, and she came up with another plan. "Fine, new approach. Still drug her, but make it look like some other guy did it. Then you show up in time to 'rescue' her. You'll be the