Chapter 82 - The Evidence She Forgot

Chloe’s POV

“Secure the area! Now!” Orion’s voice thundered through the house as he pressed his phone to his ear. The guards scattered at his command, flooding the hallways and exits to ensure no one else was lurking.

He paced the room, trying to dial the police. My chest tightened—this wasn’t how it was supposed to go. I lunged forward, snatching the phone from his hands. “No, Orion, stop!”

His brows furrowed as he turned to me, a mixture of confusion and fury twisting his face. “What the hell are you doing, Chloe? I need to call the cops—Ava—”

I cut him off, gripping the phone tightly as I stepped closer. “Think, Orion,” I said, my voice calm but laced with urgency. “Isn’t this... perfect?”

“Perfect? What are you talking about?” he snapped, his frustration mounting.