Chapter 883: A Mess
Victor Ignis frowned as he stared at the headlines splashed across the screen of his phone. His fingers itched to hurl the device at the nearest wall. The scandal he had orchestrated—meticulously planned down to the last detail—had crumbled into dust before his eyes. How had this happened? He had ensured every element of the situation was controlled. He had confirmed the woman Rafe had escorted to the hospital had been planning an abortion. But now? She had turned the narrative on its head, publicly announcing her marriage to him instead.
And her name—the detail gnawed at him like a persistent thorn. She was a Frost? How had he overlooked such a critical fact? He had dismissed her as just another woman Rafe had carelessly entangled himself with after being drugged. Yet, here she was, not only evading his trap but standing as part of one of the most influential families he knew. His elaborate scandal had not just failed; it had backfired spectacularly.
Victor clenched his jaw as the tension built within him. His mind raced with thoughts of damage control, but first, he needed answers. Turning his sharp gaze to the man standing stiffly in front of him, he demanded, "What did you find out about her now?"
The man—one of Victor’s trusted operatives, now looking anything but competent—shifted uncomfortably under the scrutiny. He had been tasked with uncovering everything there was to know about Arabelle Frost before the events unfolded. Clearly, he had failed.
"Young master," the man began hesitantly, "she’s a volunteer with several NGOs."
Victor raised an eyebrow, the knot in his chest tightening. "Go on," he said, his voice sharp enough to cut through the man’s fumbling hesitation.
"She... she’s a human rights activist," the man continued hurriedly. "Her work focuses primarily on curbing human trafficking and spreading awareness about its dangers. She’s particularly active in regions where these crimes are rampant. She’s... well-respected in those circles."
Victor’s frown deepened. "And her connection to the Frost family?"
The man swallowed nervously. "She’s Gabe Frost’s sister-in-law. She took his name when she was a teenager. She was an orphan and raised by him so she eventually took his name. There’s nothing on her that stands out, sir. No criminal records, not even a parking ticket. She’s spotless."