The bait

Andrew's POV

I got to my room and slammed the door shut. Sheila really knew how to push one's buttons. How dare she speak to me like that in front of my staff?

She needed to learn that no one had the audacity to address me in such a condescending manner.

"It's only temporary, Andrew. Once you uncover who's targeting Evelyn, you can dissolve this farce of a marriage," I reassured myself, trying to calm down.

Grabbing my phone, I dialed Killian's number. He answered after the first ring,

"Hello Andrew, what's going on?"

"Killian, I need you to make arrangements to bring Evelyn down to this city. I'll be staying here for a while, and I want her close to me."

"Whoa, I thought you were just visiting your parents. How did they manage to convince you to stay?"

"It's a long story. Just do as I've asked, and remember... discreetly. I'll explain everything to you later.”

I hung up and sank onto my bed. It felt like an eternity since I last visited Evelyn in the hospital. I knew Killian, her pe