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Early the next morning, Yolanda drove to lan’s place. She banged on the old door for ages, no one answered. Just as she reached for her phone to call him, the door creaked open.

Ian was in a black T–shirt, one cheek swollen red–like he’d taken a punch.

Yolanda’s brows shot up. She scanned the messy yard, spotting signs of a fight everywhere. “What happened?” she asked.

Ian’s charming eyes glistened, like he was holding back tears. “I’m fine.”

Yolanda took a sharp breath, grabbed his arm, and hauled him inside.

but

When she’d visited yesterday, the place was tiny but neat. But now, it was a total disaster. Every single piece of furniture was flipped, the only cup lay shattered in pieces–nothing was left intact.

Yolanda’s face went dark. Since Ian wasn’t gonna talk, she turned for the door.

Ian hesitated and then blurted out, “Some strangers showed up last night. I don’t know who they were.” He rushed the words, as if she’d walk out if he slowed down.

Yolanda stopped and turned back to him. Sweat beaded on his forehead–his injuries must be worse than he let on. She propped up the sofa and said softly, “Sit. Let me check.”

Ian froze, and then slowly sat down.

Yolanda lifted his shirt, exposing his chest. There were wounds, but what really caught her eye was his chiseled abs, the perfect V–line, his broad shoulders, and lean waist–he could easily pass for a fitness model.

Her fingertips felt a sudden tingle, and only then did she realize her move was a little out of line.

Ian bit his lip, his ears burning red. Finally, he gave up and turned away, clutching the hem of his shirt–like he’d just been taken advantage of.

Yolanda cleared her throat, locked her gaze on the bruises dotting his chest, and forced herself to stay calm.

“Anywhere else hurt?” she asked, pressing gently on the bruises and glancing up. “Did they crack a rib?”

breath, yanking his shirt down

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up and said, “Pack your stuff. We’re moving today.

go of his shirt slowly,

there. At the very least,

a beat before asking softly, “Won’t

it, and then realized he’d misunderstood. She laughed, finding

He looks tough, but he’s good to me. Besides, he’s got so many houses–he couldn’t

and stood up.

watched his

pack. Just ten minutes later, he emerged with

bit messy, and his arm muscles flexed subtly as he carried his backpack. His eyes were captivating, set in a face that spelled trouble–handsome enough to spark

got in the car, Yolanda drove to the

a prime spot, right in the heart of Beloris–super valuable. Samuel must’ve put thought

villa was beautifully designed, with two stories and a well–manicured garden. Samuel had someone fix it

seem awkward stepping into the big house. He looked

she said. “I’ll add both our fingerprints to the system, so we can put

took off

grabbed his finger to add his. Once they were done, a voice prompt confirmed both owners‘

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She took a

“You like boxing, right? I’ll grab a

had plenty of space. He’d be

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