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.

you. But this is Zachemaine, Carter’s domain. Here, I really am powerless. If we were back in Leistre, I could turn black into

even Thomas claimed there was

her Carter’s protection


couldn’t stay in Zachemaine any

She drew a breath.

go back to

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

not her first choice. But second best was

suddenly gentled. “Kelly, I’ve told you before. If you’re willing to return, my doors

But…”

heart clenched.

he

sank into

could she be? She had sacrificed too much to end

choice do I have? I can’t touch Sharon. She’s too well protected, impossible to kidnap. If I don’t

laugh rumbled through the line, dark


is

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