Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 317

Isabel left the building, letting out a shaky breath as she turned to Carole. “Well, at least this time, nothing happened.”

Carole hesitated, clearly wanting to say something but holding back.

Isabel caught the look, her brows knitting together. “Carole, what’s that supposed to mean?”

Carole exhaled, frustration slipping into her voice. “Do you really think nothing happened?”

“What do you mean?”

“They didn’t find any proof, sure, but that’s only because I found an excuse to get the diamond out of there. Still, the suspicion is there now, in their minds. Next time, you need to think before you act, or you’ll have even bigger problems.”

Isabel’s mood soured. Problems? Wasn’t that exactly what a manager was supposed to handle for her? Was Carole really complaining now?

Just then, Carole’s phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen—Annabel.

Carole’s gut twisted with dread as she answered. Her face grew more and more serious as she listened. “Okay. I understand.”

Once she hung up, Carole turned to Isabel. “I’m taking you back to your apartment. All your scheduled appearances are on hold for now. Take some time off and lay low.”

The smile drained from Isabel’s face, her frown deepening. “Did Annabel tell you to do this? Is she putting me on ice?”

Carole sighed, weary and resigned. “That’s exactly it.”

Rage flared in Isabel’s eyes. “Annabel begged me to sign with her when her company was brand new and couldn’t land any decent talent! If it weren’t for me, she’d never have been able to sign those other top prospects, and now her company’s doing even better than I am! How can she be so ungrateful?”

She spun around, ready to march off. “No way. I’m going to talk to Annabel right now and find out what the hell she’s thinking!”