Chapter 1167:

His thumb hovered over the file Leif had sent, his jaw tightening. With a steadying breath, he opened it, scrolling through the details.

A sharp scrape shattered the room’s quiet as Norton shoved his chair back, the sound jarring in the sterile space.

Yvonne’s head snapped up, confusion knitting her brows.

His eyes locked on hers, raw and unguarded. He had read countless reports in his life—contracts, crises, corporate betrayals—always with a cool head. But this? This was different. The words on the screen burned: debt collectors, relentless and cruel, hounding Yvonne through years of struggle. Anguish clawed at him, sharp and unfamiliar, stealing his breath.

Forcing calm into his voice, he softened his gaze and leaned closer. “How about we get out of here? A trip abroad, just you and me. To clear your mind.”

Her lips parted, surprise flickering before a faint smile bloomed. “Sounds good.”

a man who thrived on control. Soon, they were airborne, bound for

her forehead against the window, the endless blue sky stretching beyond the glass. Beside her, Norton sat quietly, his presence steady yet electric. He had dropped everything for this. The realization settled in her chest, warm and

breeze carried the salt of freedom, and the azure sky seemed to wash away

you,” she said softly, glancing

tenderness that made her heart stutter. With a playful grin, he reached out, ruffling her hair again. “No need

she never felt alone. Bit by bit, the shadows in her heart began to fray, replaced by

the sun dipped low, painting the horizon in fiery hues, Yvonne surprised Norton. With a burst of energy, she grabbed his hand, pulling him toward a hidden cove she had spotted earlier. They wandered, exploring the island’s secrets, soaking in the paradise that felt like

settled, she stopped, her gaze softening as she faced him. “Let us head back

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warm but searching.

her past momentarily forgotten, filled him

her—thought her too wild, too unpolished for the world he knew. Now, all

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