Chapter 822

Thomas’s tone was flat. “This is Amstern City-Carter’s territory. How could I possibly stop Sharon? Besides, what do you expect? That she warns me in advance before posting, so I can prepare?”

Kelly had no retort. The damage was already done; arguing over it now was pointless. Better to focus on what to do next.

She softened her voice.

“Thomas, is there any way out of this mess?”

With his cunning mind, he might still devise something.

Thomas pretended to think for a few seconds before replying.

“Kelly, you were too careless. To be caught with such damning evidence… with proof this solid, overturning it won’t be easy. In fact, it’s nearly impossible.”

Panic finally flickered in her eyes.

“I don’t even know who’s been watching me! Thomas, you’re the cleverest person I know. Please, think of something… anything!”

He sighed.

Carter’s domain. Here, I really am powerless. If we were back

there was no way, then perhaps… there

had cost her Carter’s protection entirely. He would


clear-she couldn’t stay in

She drew a breath.

I should go back to

his side was dangerous, his power and influence rivaled even Carter’s. In Leistre, with Thomas’s resources, she could climb to the top again and live in

choice. But second best

before. If you’re willing to

But…”

clenched.

he asked

teeth sank into her

be? She had sacrificed too much to end up like

do I have? I can’t touch Sharon. She’s too well protected, impossible to kidnap. If I don’t leave, then what? Face total

laugh rumbled through the line, dark and coaxing, like a


there is one

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