~ Isabella’s POV

I smiled faintly, appreciating Kate’s words but still feeling unsure. “Even so, I’d rather not distract him right now. He has so much going on. That’s why I thought you might know someone who could help me quietly.”

Kate tilted her head, considering my request. “There might be someone,” she said after a moment. “There are a few discreet contacts I can reach out to, people who deal with gathering information. But it won’t be immediate. These things take time.”

“That’s okay,” I said quickly. “I just need to start somewhere. Anything you can do would mean the world to me.”

Kate nodded, giving me a reassuring...