Chelsea knew Altsin well—and she knew Daley even better.

Daley was not one to act without personal gain. If his attitude toward Altsin had taken a sudden 180-degree turn, it was certain Altsin had offered him something worthwhile.

As for Altsin, he was a man with a purpose. Once he set his sights on something, he would pursue it relentlessly, using any means necessary to achieve his goal.

Now, his goal was to win her back. After hitting a wall with her directly, he must have decided to take another approach. Clearly, Daley, the big oaf, had fallen into his camp, likely even joined forces with him.

Altsin met Chelsea’s...