Chapter 327

The confusion cleared up, and Frederick felt the urge to explain. He couldn't risk Anya's disapproval, not with the family trial looming over his head.

"Ms. Romero, there were some unpredictable circumstances yesterday. I didn't have my phone, so I had no idea we were supposed to meet. I simply happened to be at that bar. If you'd like, I can show you the message from my uncle. I only just learned your name and the details of our meet-up."

He offered his phone and displayed Sylvester's message.

Anya glanced at it and then replied with a hint of indifference, "It seems you are telling the truth. You were unaware of our meeting. Our encounter was purely accidental."

Frederick nodded, relieved she had at least accepted his explanation. This was a vast improvement from Priscilla, who constantly doubted him and created endless misunderstandings.

But Anya's next words dashed his hopes. "Because you were unaware of our meeting, your behavior yesterday reveals your true nature. You are i