Rowan looked cold and indifferent. "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"

Evan immediately felt uncomfortable, his voice rising with frustration. "So you do know him?"

Rowan's cheeks turned a little red as she snapped back, "Evan, what are you trying to say?"

Evan clenched his jaw. "Nothing. I just want to remind you not to forget who you are. Don't forget what we are to each other. You're focused on some random nobody, so what does that make me?"

Rowan's expression dimmed, her tone distant. "I don't want to talk about this pointless stuff. I'm tired. Let's head back to the hotel to rest."

Evan kept pace beside her and tried to explain, "Rowan, I wasn't trying to interrogate you. I just think that guy isn't worth your attention. He caused a huge scene earlier, and now he's on the Yeagers' blacklist.

"With their influence in Goldridge, they will come after him. Plus, I've heard rumors that Mr. Thornton was recently attacked and is seriously injured. Goldridge is full o