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Chapter 460: Asher vs. Denis Vukic

Asher searched for her the entire night. Aurora's phone was on silent, so no one answered despite his countless calls. He was frantic.

The moment Aurora called him, he picked up instantly. Hearing how quickly he answered filled her with guilt.

"Sorry, Ashy, I'm at the hospital."

"The hospital? Did your stomach act up again?" Asher's voice was filled with concern, recalling the one time he'd seen her suffer from a severe stomach issue.

Back then, Aurora had pushed herself to the brink, working tirelessly to grow her company. Sleepless nights and irregular meals had taken their toll, triggering a painful episode that had left Asher terrified. From that day forward, he never let her overwork herself to the point of harm.

Thinking back to her weak voice on the phone last night, he realized she must have been unwell even then. Damn it. He hadn't noticed. Yesterday had been a whirlwind- meetings, business calls, and an urgent conference-so he'd hurriedly ended their call without a second thought.

"Don't worry, Ashy. My condition has stabilized," Aurora quickly reassured him, knowing his tendency to shoulder all blame.

"As long as you're stable. Which hospital? I'm coming over."

Aurora hesitated. She worried he hadn't slept all night and wanted to let him rest, but knowing he wouldn't be at peace until he saw her, she obediently gave him the address.

Twenty minutes later, Asher burst into the hospital room. But Aurora wasn't alone. Beside her bed sat a man in a crisp white shirt.

From afar, the man almost resembled Julian. Had Julian flown over overnight? No, that didn't seem possible. Asher stepped closer and realized it wasn't Julian but someone else-a familiar face.

It was Denis Vukic. Though they had never spoken directly, Asher had seen him before.

carefully blowing on it to cool it down before offering it to Aurora. Asher's brows furrowed. He remembered hearing about how Aurora's suitcase had been mixed up

must have been the one who lived

a sick stranger to the hospital out of goodwill, Asher wouldn't have minded. But Denis

He was as cold and detached as a block of ice, and with

take Asher long to figure it out.

him, but Aurora was different. Asher knew better than anyone that Aurora had a unique charm-one that drew people in, making it

curiosity. But once that thought took root, it was

a rare flower blooming on a cliff's edge-every man who saw her wanted to pluck her and keep her close, shielding her from the eyes of

off her feet. Now, after just a flight, she had met Denis Vukic. Even

him as he walked in, still wearing the same suit from the previous night. Clearly,

already acting up. If your number one butler finds out, he'll probably fly

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Even before facing Denis directly, Asher deliberately mentioned Julian.

Please don't tell Julian, or I'll be doomed." Aurora, for once,

Asher feigned ignorance, pretending not

introduce them, but Denis stood up,

Vukic," he said, his tone firm and polite, his cold eyes scanning Asher

clear contender for Aurora's affection. But Asher? The memory of Asher

for Asher. Watching Aurora's playful tone

little fox's guardian," Asher replied simply, shaking Denis's hand. He didn't introduce himself as a

pale face flushed with embarrassment. "I'm not a child! What guardian? Mr.