Burning Passion: Love Never Die
Chapter 1168

“You’re right. I asked him to rape that woman. But I had nothing to do with her death,” he said coldly.

Disappointment was written all over Ivan’s face when Aldrich admitted it.

“You didn’t know her. Let’s say that’s true. So why did you have your man rape her?”

Ivan was really at loose ends. When did Aldrich change so much?

“I didn’t know her, but Debbie did. And those two hated each other. If something bad happened to Megan, Debbie would take the blame.” Aldrich flashed a vicious smile before continuing, “I figured if we let Megan think that Debbie hired the man to rape her, she would vow revenge.

What a catfight that would be! I don’t know who killed her. Wasn’t it

Debbie? Ha-ha! This is hilarious!”

Aldrich laughed hysterically, which made Ivan frown.

“It’s so over.”

With that, he turned around and walked off.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Seeing his retreating figure, Aldrich rushed up to him and gave him a back hug, resting his head on Ivan’s shoulder.

“Please don’t go. I love you so much. I can’t live without you.”

Ivan made no response. Sarcasm welled up in him and he didn’t want to say anything he’d regret. He didn’t think Aldrich’s feelings for him were love-he was just too possessive.

After leaving the villa, Ivan worked to control his breath and tried to calm his jangled nerves. Sitting in his car, he called Debbie.

“Hi,

Debbie. Did I wake you?”

“No. What’s up?” Debbie stretched and yawned. It was a restless night, and she just couldn’t fall asleep. Carlos was in the bedroom next to hers, and that excited her far too much.

“I know who hired that engineer to rape Megan. But…Debbie…I don’t know if I should turn him in.“ Five years ago, Aldrich saved his life.

They were good for each other then. He was the wrong person at the right time. Ivan wasn’t really willing to turn the guy over to the cops just Like that.

Debbie paused for a while and then asked, “Did he have anything to do with her death?”

“I don’t think so. Give me some time, Deb. I’ll make sure you come out of this smelling like a rose. I have a lot to think about right now, though.” He knew he should turn Aldrich in. Otherwise, Debbie would be the only person they could pin the murder on. But he didn’t know what to do.

“No problem. Ivan, don’t worry about me. I’m holing up in Carlos manor. Take care of yourself.”

Ivan leaned against the seat and murmured, “Eventually, I figured out I didn’t love him. That’s why I got annoyed at him instead of turned on when he tried to make out with me. Why didn’t I see it before now? I even asked you to marry me as cover. I’m so sorry I dragged you into this…”

Upon hearing that, Debbie coaxed him softly, “It’s not your fault. I married you to make Carlos jealous, you know. We both had our reasons.”

Ivan heaved a sigh of relief.