"Annie, I need you to team up with Isabella on this."

The moment William uttered these words, Isabella froze. 'William, are you seriously suggesting the real perpetrator work with me to find evidence against her? She’s probably already erased all traces,' she thought, burning with hatred and disbelief. Her mind raced, trying to grasp the implications of William's decision.

"I need both of you to work together to achieve a productive outcome and reach a mutual agreement," William continued, his tone firm but oblivious to the turmoil he had just stirred within Isabella.

Isabella stood there, her thoughts a chaotic whirlwind. Reluctantly, she nodded, knowing there was no point in...