Chapter 19

As Julian dropped Audrey off at the villa, he shared some news. Charles had been arrested and accused of drugging and assaulting someone.

“Charles got what he deserved. He won’t be harassing you anymore,” Julian sald, opening the gate for Audrey.

“Thank you,” she replied. She understood that this was Ryan’s way of keeping her out of the mess while sending a warning to Charles.

No wonder Nathan had called her. He probably wanted to hold her accountable.

Outside the dingy neighborhood, an out–of–place, jet–black sports car parked in the narrow alley.

Inside the car, Nathan’s brows furrowed. He listened to the dial tone, realizing that Audrey had blocked his number. He tossed his phone aside in irritation and Hit a cigarette.

On the passenger seat lay Audrey’s scarf. She’d left it in the private room the night before.

Nathan had learned that the drug Charles gave Audrey wasn’t what it seemed when Ryan’s bodyguards brought Charles to the room.

Charles had tricked him, fearing Nathan’s leniency.

that concoction, insisting she wait for

leaving and said she’d rather have stayed in Sayeno Town forever. She had clearly misunderstood his intentions

was frustrated beyond words as he thought

had been

else, Nathan would worry for Audrey’s safety. But with Ryan… he must have taken her to the hospital

of the urban village as he took a long drag of his cigarette.

of Audrey from last night, overwhelming him

his

his memories of Audrey were unpleasant. In his mind, she was the third party who intruded between him and Amelia.

was a sticky nuisance he couldn’t shake off.

when he heard that she had inadvertently saved him when she was actually

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with the vibrant girl who had pressed him against a rose–covered wall,

Audrey since his amnesia, Bot frustratingly,

for Family” show was pre–recorded. The actual episode was set to

process, informed her of her scheduled appearance,

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