Chapter 22  Chase looked up sharply. “Dad, why would you think that about me and Nicole? She’s just my sister  Davin wore the expression of someone who had seen it all before. “Honestly, have you even thought about Amanda these past two years? You drop everything the moment Nicole calls. You even forgot something as big as your own wedding  “That’s because Nicole’s health is so fragile. She could be in danger at any moment.”  “You know exactly what her condition is. Even if it did get serious, it would be over in an instant, and rushing there wouldn’t make a difference. Besides, how many times has she pretended it was life–threatening? Yet, it always works on you. Why would you leave Amanda hanging if you didn’t care so much?”  The truth was obvious to anyone, and Chase’s face turned red with embarrassment.  “So, you all think I care more about Nicole than Amanda?”  sn’t that the truth?”  Davin didn’t want to argue any further. “You and Amanda have been together since you were kids. It’s normal to crave some excitement after so long. I get it. Just keep things in check and focus on your marriage. Having a kid with her soon could make up for any mistakes.”  Davin gave his son a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Bring her back from Cloudville soon. A happy home is the foundation for everything else. Plus, you’ve seen it. Derek’s back to challenge the inheritance. You know how much your grandfather favors Amanda. You can’t upset him right now. Do you really want to hand over the Reyes family fortune? Think it over.”  Davin’s words struck a nerve, and Chase quickly called his assistant. “Book me a flight to Cloudville for tomorrow morning.”  “Right away, Mr. Reyes.”  “And make sure all of Amanda’s trending topics are pulled.”  The assistant hesitated. “If we’re removing your wife’s, should we also take down Ms. Nicole’s?”  Even the assistant thought Chase loved Nicole, which made him snap, “Do you think Nicole’s reputation is more important than my wife’s?”  “No, I just…” The assistant was startled, knowing how Chase usually favored Nicole.  “No more slip–ups, or you’re out.”  Chase hung up, deep in thought, wondering, “Am I really treating her that badly?”  He tried calling me again, but it was still off. The guilt in his eyes flashed briefly, and I heard him mutter, “You’ve got such a temper. Nicole is way better than you.”  Once, I might have felt sorry for him, but after all that’s happened, I’m numb. All I hope for is that he gets to Cloudville soon and uncovers the truth about my death.  The phone rang again. The assistant was speaking more cautiously this time. “Mr. Reyes, your trip to Cloudville is all set. But the trending topics have already been removed.”  “By whom?”  “I asked around, and it was someone from the Reyes family. They cleared it completely from all platforms in no time, leaving no trace They say it cost fifty million in PR fees. Who else but your grandfather could pull that off?”  Chase felt a pit in his stomach. Besides Ryan, there was one other person.  Could it be him?