“Of course it’s about Faye,” Gerald cut in smoothly, though irritation showed through his voice.
Bella raised an eyebrow. “Then explain. Because I’m not stupid enough to get anything from Alexander’s phone unless I know how it’s going to be used. My target is Faye. That’s all I care about. And I won’t be used to hurt Alexander unknowingly.”
For the first time, Gerald looked almost taken aback. His brows shot up slightly. “Why would you think I’d plot anything that would harm the Alpha? Don’t be absurd.”
“Then prove it,” Bella pressed, leaning forward now. “Tell me what this is really about.”
Gerald hesitated, and Bella could see the conflict flickering in his eyes. He didn’t want to tell her everything. But she had cornered him, and he knew it.
Finally, he leaned closer, lowering his
