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."

know she 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

can take care of myself," Tessa said sincerely. She genuinely

"Yeah." Landon didn't argue.

whether she was capable. He

should get some sleep.

Sinclair Corp,

much of it. She turned and went into her room while Landon sat

a.m., Tessa threw on her uniform, grabbed her bag,

complex, Ethan was already "Ms.

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the captain of the Navoris Special Forces

wasn't the type to ask anyone for help. Having to

again? That was

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know, and I hate to keep bothering you," Ethan said. "How about this-I buy you breakfast, and you

lowered himself

captain in the entire division, Ethan had always been sharp, effective, and unstoppable- whether it was cracking cases or getting

Tessa, he had

just go," Tessa muttered, already regretting ever stepping foot in the

herself, she wouldn't have ended up entangled with Ethan in

you some food. You haven't had

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