Chapter 490

Isabella's POV

“It’s that cake vendor I told you about earlier,” I said, feigning exasperation. “The one who keeps trying to upsell me on unnecessary extras. I’m not interested, and I don’t feel like arguing with them right now.”

Logan studied me for a moment, his piercing gaze making me feel like he could see right through me. I held my breath, waiting for him to push further, but to my relief, he finally shrugged.

“Fine,” he said, though his tone was far from satisfied. “But you should probably tell them to stop calling if you’re not interested. It’s distracting.”

I nodded quickly, eager to end the conversation. “I’ll handle it,” I said, forcing another smile. “Thanks for the suggestion.”

He didn’t respond, instead walking over to the dresser to grab a folder he’d left there earlier. I watched him out of the corner of my eye, my heart still racing.

As soon as his back was turned, I reached for the phone and silenced it, my