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Matteo sensed the distress radiating from Emily, her body trembling with fear, a reaction that didn't escape his notice.

"But don't worry," Matteo declared firmly, he can't do anything to you as long as I'm alive"

"He Emily gasped, her eyes widening in horror as the calization hit. "You mean it's the trailed off

"My gut tells me it's Tomas Matteo confirmed with a slow nod. "But I'll have a name in a few minutes. The attackers are being interrogated as speak, he assure Thank you for your help." Emily murmured, feeling overwhelped by the care she was receiving from a man for the first time-without expecting anything in return.

Matteo gently tucked a loose strand of her caramel-brown hair behind her ear, his voice soft as he said, "T do anything for you, ange

Emily blushed, suddenly aware that she was still wrapped in his embrace. He hadn't let go, as if holding her was second nature to him. She began to wriggle, trying to free herself, but when he didn't hnmediately release her, she narrowed her eyes at him. Matteo chuckled lowly before finally letting her

"Pack some of your clothes," he said, his tone firm. "You're moving in with me."

Emily gaped at him in shock. "What?!" she sputtered, furrowing her brow. "You can't be serious, are

e you?

I look like I'm joking?" Matteo sighed calmly. "I'm very serious, and I can't leave you here alone, knowing your ex-husband is after

to him, woman, to make him so desperate?" he asked, cocking his

Iningue.

simply refused to bow down to his wrongdoings and stood up against his crimes, she declared with pride. Matteo felt a surge of admiration for the brave woman before him. She looked fragile, but her determination was as solid as

attorney, not my..." Emily trailed off, biting her lip as she stopped herself

has to be alive for me to get paid." Matteo reasoned with a

recalling that Matteo had mentioned he wouldn't take any payment. She had been silently worrying

cutting her off before she could worry further.

huffed out a small giggle. "You scared me for a second. I was starting to think about how I could come up with the money to afford a successful attorney like you, Mr. Vinci," she added the last sentence in a slightly teasing tone, and Matteo seemed to enjoy it. "You never have to worry about money, cherie," Matteo said, his tone turning serious as

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alone at home terrified her. Still, she hesitated for a moment before

lingered on her until she disappeared inside and closed the door. Just then, his phone rang.

always keeping him informed of the authorities' every move. Matteo wasn't a saint; his job often required him to navigate through dark, questionable methods to

answer the call on his phone and held it

asked bluntly, then fell silent,

muttered before disconnecting

his jaw clenched as his suspicions were confirmed: the mastermind. behind the attack was indeed Tomas. After some intense interrogation, the attackers had finally broken down and revealed everything. Without wasting time, Matteo dialed his assistant's number. The moment the call was answered, Matteo barked an order, "Get to the office immediately, and make sure

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