Chapter 405

Isabella’s POV

I had always known a day like this would come. Secrets don’t stay buried forever, especially when someone like Dani is involved…always snooping, always too curious for his own good. 

But I had prepared for this. I had contingency plans for every possibility.

Straightening in my chair, I plastered a shaky, pitiful smile on my face and turned to Logan. 

“You see, Logan,” I began, my voice trembling just enough to sound genuine, “this is exactly why I didn’t want Dani living here. He’s always looking for ways to cause problems between us.”

Logan’s icy gaze bore into me, but I didn’t flinch. Instead, I let a tear slip down my cheek, hoping it would soften his hardened expression.

“Dani,” I continued, my voice breaking as I turned to him, “why do you hate me so much? Why do you always look for reasons to tear me down?”

Dani’s jaw tightened, his hands curling into fists at his sides. He looked