Chapter 539

Isabella’s POV

My thumb hovered over the call button as a wave of doubt crept in. What if this backfires? What if he sees through me?

No. I couldn’t afford to hesitate. The stakes were too high. I pressed the button, bringing the phone to my ear as it rang. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a reminder of how much I had to lose.

As I waited for him to pick up, I rehearsed my lines again in my head. I had to sound convincing, genuine. 

Jason couldn’t suspect for even a second that I was the one who had pushed Layla. If he did, everything would unravel.

Focus, Isabella, I told myself, gripping the phone tighter. This is just another obstacle. You’ve faced worse. You’ll get through this.

The ringing continued, and I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come.

The phone rang twice before Jason picked up. His voice was sharp and impatient, as though I’d interrupted something important. “Isabel