Chapter 26 Entangled in Lies Islas fingers twitched at her sides as she followed Nolan down the dimly lit corridor of his penthouse. Everything inside her screamed at her to turn back. To demand answers here and now. But she had come this far. She wouldnt walk away without the truth. Nolan led her into a sleek office, lined with glass walls that reflected the city lights beyond. The moment the door shut behind them, she turned on him. Start talking, she demanded. Nolan exhaled slowly, leaning against his desk. I knew youd find the offshore accounts eventually. Thats not an explanation. She threw the folder onto his desk. Your name is all over this. How long have you been playing me? His jaw tightened. I havent been playing you, Isla. She scoffed. Then what do you call this? Silence stretched between them. Finally, he reached into his desk drawer and pulled out another file. He handed it to her. She hesitated before flipping it open. What she saw made her stomach drop. Caldwell Industries. The same company she had been investigating. The same company that had started this entire mess. Nolans voice was steady. Ive been tracking their movements for years. The offshore accounts? They arent mine. Isla swallowed hard. Then why is your name linked to them? Because I made sure it was. Her heart pounded. What? I needed to get inside, Isla. To figure out who was pulling the strings. So I planted my name in transactions they were already running. She stared at him, her mind racing. Thats Dangerous? He smirked bitterly. But it worked. She stepped back, trying to piece everything together. So youve been investigating them this whole time? He nodded. And now, so are you. Her breath came unsteady. Why didnt you tell me? Because the less you knew, the safer you were. Isla shook her head, trying to process everything. But one question still burned in her mind. If you were tracking them… why did the caller tell me someone I trusted was involved? Nolans expression darkened. Because they wanted you to doubt me. A chill ran through her. If someone had planted that seed of doubt, it meant they were watching. And worse… They were waiting for her next move. In a romance-themed observation show, several participants undergo a series of interactions and conflicts filled with love, misunderstandings, and power struggles. In the end, one couple rises to over...