Carol’s POV“I don’t mean any disrespect, Mr. Cruz. But it seems all the evidence is pointing to Miss Miller. Isn’t it true that the money has been taken out with her identification?” Wendy asks.Aiden looks past the cameras and our eyes meet for the first time since the interview started. I feel a
“I’m not going to discuss the investigation with you,” Aiden finally says, looking back at Wendy who raises her brows.“But you admit that you are investigating Miss Sanchez?”“No,” Aiden shot back. “As far as I’m concerned, everybody is innocent until proven guilty.”“But Miss Miller has already be
Aiden’s brows furrow together.“I’m not sure; I didn’t ask. I didn’t think it mattered at the time. Why?”“Can I call the police station?” I ask.Aiden nods as he goes to grab his phone. He had the local police saved in his phone, so it was easier just to use his phone instead of mine. He brought th
Carol’s POV“That’s very helpful,” I finally say after I let that information settle in my head. “Do you think you can send me proof of all of this via my email?”“Yes, of course,” Linda says.I give her my email and I can hear her typing away on her computer.“Okay, you should receive that any seco
“So, what’s the plan exactly? We can’t exactly barge into the party and start accusing people of framing me,” I tell him, peeking over at him.He shrugs.“Sounds like a great plan to me,” he teases.I roll my eyes.“I’m serious, Aiden. What are we going to do?”“Well, first, we are going to look int
Carol’s POV“Miss Miller, is it true you stole $100,000 from the Statford Freeze funding account?” One of the reporters asked just as I was blinded by the lights of the cameras.“Are you using the Cruz family for their fortune?”“Did you lie about being Aiden’s fated mate??”I can feel panic rising
We get back to the hotel and I can already see that the lobby is growing busier with those who are preparing for Oliver’s big party. The paparazzi are also back, though they aren’t allowed to cross over a certain line thanks to the extra security in the lobby.We managed to get back to the elevator
“She’s my mate,” he reminds her. “I will always defend her.”She growls, her eyes blazing yellow in the same way that Aiden’s eyes do when he’s about to lose control of his wolf. I took a step back, worried about what she might do.“You are being ridiculous,” she mutters. “She’s no good for you and