Chapter 304

Jabco looked down at her hand gripping his, then slowly lifted his gaze to her face. His expression hardened. Not guilty. Not surprised. Just firm. “I told you it’s already handled,” he said calmly. His voice was steady, almost cold. “Rumors don’t disappear in a few hours. They need time to die.” Riyana’s nails dug into his skin. “This is not what you said,” she shot back. “You said you would stop it. You said he wouldn’t be harmed.” “And he isn’t,” Jabco replied without raising his voice. “His company is still standing. He’s still free. No investigation, no arrest.” She stared at him in disbelief. “Do you hear yourself?” she asked, her voice shaking now. “Do you think rumors like this don’t destroy people? Do you think this is nothing?” On the other end of the call, Lily was shocked when she heard Riyana and Jabco's words, “Riyana? What are you saying?" Riyana swallowed hard. “I’m sorry,” she said quickly, trying to steady her voice. “Give me some time. I’ll explain everything. Please