Chapter 268

The tree shadows swayed outside the window. Isabella Langley's gaze remained fixed on the large tree.

Her fingers clenched the bedsheet, nails nearly digging into her palms.

Warren Garten followed her line of sight. The treetop was empty.

"Who did this?" Isabella grabbed his wrist, her voice trembling. The intimate sounds from the video slithered into her ears like venomous snakes, chilling her to the bone.

If this footage got out, her carefully crafted socialite persona would be ruined. Her eyes burned with fury, chest heaving violently.

Warren glanced at the newly received text and lowered his voice. "Probably the Valentines' rivals. They don't want to see this alliance happen."

He gently stroked her back. "Call off the engagement first. Let me handle the video."

Isabella bit her lower lip until it bled. She and her mother had spent three years meticulously planning to get close to Adrian Valentine. Giving up now? Unthinkable.

A notification popped up on her phone.

#AdrianValentineIsabellaLangleyEngagementImminent# #PowerCoupleTiesTheKnot# dominated the trending list.

Her pupils constricted. Had the Valentines officially announced it?

She let out a scream and hurled a pillow at the wall, trembling uncontrollably. She was so close!

Warren wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Your father just discovered that diamond concession. Everyone has their eyes on the Langleys now."

His voice dripped with honeyed reassurance. "I'll always be your driver. Your weapon."

Isabella shoved him away, her fingertips icy. "Get out."

Warren didn’t move. "The new period drama gives you the perfect excuse. Adrian will understand."

She closed her eyes, lashes fluttering violently. The sender hadn’t even left a trace—clearly a top-tier hacker. This sword hanging over her head was inescapable.