My Great Escape Led Me to You (Emily Blair) novel Chapter 1245

“I checked with the real estate company. Paul paid in cash.”

Tristan leaned back, looking relaxed. “There’s not much evidence left, but it’s something. I’ll keep digging, so just focus on your work. Don’t stress about this.”

Emily glanced at him. “How long have you been investigating?”

“Not that long,” Tristan replied, grinning. “I’m a pretty competent boyfriend. No need to worry about me. Just wait for the results.”

She met his gaze but stayed quiet.

He squeezed her hand a little tighter, his lips curving into a playful smile. “What’s with that look? Falling for me all over again?”

He was just teasing, hoping to make her laugh and lighten her mood.

Surprisingly, Emily nodded. “Yeah, I am.”

That caught Tristan off guard. For a second, he was the one who didn’t know what to say.

Without another word, Emily leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek. Her voice was soft. “Thank you.”

Lately, she’d barely had time to breathe. Work was hectic, and the case with Isabella Austin was eating up what little energy she had left. There was hardly a moment to think about anything else.

The mess at the engagement party was almost behind her now. The police had arrested the guys who attacked her, and with no evidence linking anyone else to the incident, it looked like the case was drawing to a close. The trial was in progress, but her lawyer was seasoned and took care of almost everything. Bit by bit, she found herself thinking about it less and less.

She never expected Tristan to keep digging, working quietly behind the scenes all this time.

Tristan’s smile grew warmer. He brushed his hand gently against the back of her head. “Feeling touched? Shouldn’t I get some kind of reward?”

Emily thought for a moment. “Have you picked a place for our trip yet? I’ll have some time off soon. Maybe about a week.”

Luckily, they were in the parking garage. No one else was around, except maybe the driver, who probably pretended not to see a thing.

Emily tried persuading him, but Tristan only let go after stealing a quick kiss. With that, he finally climbed into the car, looking completely satisfied as he drove away.

Emily shook her head, smiling to herself.

She pressed the elevator button and waited.

Right then, her phone buzzed. Andrew Lane’s name popped up on the screen. Emily’s face went blank, and she hung up without hesitation.

Andrew never called or texted about anything important. She’d learned to ignore him completely, and this time was no different.

He didn’t call again, and Emily didn’t spare him another thought.