Chapter 114 A Line Crossed

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Landon drove Tessa back to Wisteria Apartments, and on a whim, she invited him in for a beer.

He had left the celebration early for her-this was the least she could do to make up for it.

They sat and drank, talked, and laughed. The vibe was casy, comfortable, and surprisingly natural.

Out of nowhere, Landon asked, "Do you want me to handle Victoria?"

He kept a close eye on anything related to Tessa.

Of course, he knew about the stunt Victoria pulled with Beauty Luxe-she did it just

to stir up trouble. He hadn't stepped in, though.

He was willing to help, but only if Tessa wanted him to.

“It's fine. I can handle it,” Tessa replied.

Landon's expression darkened.

"What's wrong?" Tessa asked, confused. He'd just been in a great mood-why the sudden shift?

"Nothing."

could lean on him-no matter what. But she always took everything on herself, never even thinking to ask for help. And that left him feeling powerless and

care of myself," Tessa said sincerely. She genuinely believed she could take care of it on her

"Yeah." Landon didn't argue.

was capable. He

you should get some sleep.

and running things at Sinclair Corp, she had enough on her

it." Tessa didn't think much of it. She turned and went into her room while Landon sat in the

at 7:10 a.m., Tessa threw on her uniform, grabbed

Ethan was already "Ms. Sinclair, I could really use your help,"

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captain of the Navoris Special Forces Division-and a powerful,

to ask anyone for help. Having to

again? That was a real hit

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Simpson, I don't have time for this.

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you," Ethan said. "How about this-I buy you breakfast,

lowered himself

in the entire division, Ethan had always been sharp, effective, and unstoppable- whether it was

Tessa, he had no choice but

just go," Tessa muttered, already regretting ever stepping foot in the Special Forces Division. She must've been

have

you some food. You haven't had

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