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"It doesn't matter?" Amber scoffed. "You're loyal to Jameson, yet you say it doesn't matter?"

This sounded like a cruel joke to Amber. She laughed bitterly until her eyes welled up.

"As I've said, it doesn't matter because it's you! Besides, even if Mr. Schmidt wanted you dead, I have ways to keep you safe!"

In his haste, Carl blurted out, "You'll be perfectly safe if you marry me. I swear, Mr. Schmidt wouldn't dare do anything to you!"

Amber's pupils constricted. Her sharp mind caught the implication of his words.

He hadn't just assured her that Jameson wouldn't take action; he had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have the audacity to do so.

loyalty to Jameson was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct shared by both animals and

had hidden vital evidence against Jameson to protect

and regain her composure. She bit her lower lip until it bled, the metallic taste filling her mouth. Then, she relaxed in Carl's arm, leaning her sweaty forehead on his

emotion as he held her tightly. "Amber," he said lovingly, "let's go back to Kontina. It's beautiful, with mountains and scenery. We can get

the one who can bring you true

ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving

formed a task force to investigate Nicholas'

team to search

guns and weapons. They even discovered photos and

force prioritized solving Nicholas' case. They needed

no matter how much Cyrus and his team interrogated Nicholas, they couldn't get him to talk.

about his motives or a possible mastermind. He remained determined to

was at

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