When Isabella received Elowen's call, she was already standing at the entrance of the civil affairs bureau. Andrew parked the car, quickly walked up the steps, and naturally took her hand.

"Who's calling?" he asked casually.

"Elowen," Isabella replied. "Victoria is worried we'll continue colluding and wants to buy Elowen off. Luckily, she's not a fool."

"Elowen isn't foolish, but she's not someone you should associate with," Andrew reminded her.

"Yes, I know." Isabella nodded and linked her arm ...