Jasper squeezed Alyssa's hand, his gaze holding a somber weight. "There's something I need to discuss with you."

In the room, Lauren clung tightly to Angelina, her warm tears soaking Angelina's black suit.

"Look, Madam Lauren. I'm right here with you. I'm completely fine," Angelina reassured her, returning the embrace. Though her voice was steady, tears welled in her eyes. "Those people only wanted to scare you. You're alright now. It's all over...

"Such a thing won't happen again. Nothing but happiness awaits you and Mr. Landon."

"Landon and I. do we even have a future?" Lauren's voice was barely a whisper.

Angelina's chest clenched at that question. She promptly answered, "Don't think like that, Madam Lauren. What happened wasn't as big a deal as it seems. Mr. Landon, Mr. Jasper, and Ms. Alyssa will handle everything. Things will return to normal!"

because of the Harpers. They don't want

was a heartbreaking

hurting your left leg and kidnapping you. But next time, they might take your life. The Harpers won't

frantically. Tears welled up in her reddened eyes. "You're Mr. Landon's reason for living! He wouldn't

nothing to him without you by

"He'll have to use all his energy

moment, Lauren appeared different from her usual childlike and naive self. Instead, she

Alyssa, who can be Jasper's partner in every way," Lauren said. "I can't offer Landon that kind

cause you to face even greater dangers, Angie. You're not just a subordinate or a bodyguard to me. You're like a

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