“That’s impossible.”
No matter what Evan claimed, Felix could not believe he had actually ordered Summer’s death.
“So he’s taking the blame for Stella?” Aaron asked.
If that was Evan’s intention, Aaron was not impressed.
The Hogarth family did not need him to protect Stella, and they certainly did not want to owe him for it.
Felix said nothing.
But the possibility stayed with him.
Evan had treated Stella terribly in the past. There was no denying that.
Yet perhaps his feelings for her had always been real.
Felix knew how much the Black Sea operation meant to Evan. The timing was critical, and drawing General Litt’s attention now could jeopardize everything.
Even if Evan truly had been responsible for Summer’s death, admitting it at this moment would have been reckless.
But he had done it anyway.
He had not stopped to calculate the risks or consider what it might cost him.
He had simply drawn the danger away from Stella and placed it on himself.
Aaron gave a cold laugh.
“The Hogarth family doesn’t owe him anything.”
Whatever Evan thought he had done for Stella, Aaron had no intention of treating it as a favor.
…
Felix considered calling Stella.
But when he took out his phone, he realized he had no idea what to say.
Evan’s decision had forced Felix to confront an uncomfortable truth.
When Stella was threatened, Evan had acted immediately.
Felix had hesitated.
Aaron seemed to understand what he was thinking.
“Don’t read too much into it,” he said. “Evan’s feelings have never been reliable.”
Felix looked at him.


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