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Jamie spoke with leisurely composure.

“The Walton family is a partner of the Kalens. How could we possibly be absent from such an important occasion?

His gaze flicked toward Thomas, seated quietly nearby. He was certain this was the man who had infiltrated the hospital that night.

But what he couldn’t understand was why Thomas had chosen to help Sharon. Judging from her expression, she didn’t seem to know his true identity.

Jamie, of course, had no intention of enlightening her. Once a woman as calculating as Sharon discovered who Thomas really was, she would cling to him as though he were her greatest shield.

Sharon’s expression darkened, her silence heavy as her eyes locked on him.

Jamie moved closer, leaning down until only she could hear his voice.

“Sharon, so what if I destroyed your hand? Do you think the Kalen family would ever hold me accountable? On the contrary, they would welcome me as an honored guest. No one will fight for your justice. No one will even treat it as worth mentioning. No matter how far I go, nothing will happen to me. In their eyes…” His lips curled cruelly. “…perhaps they even think you deserved it.”

His tone was soft, but every word was a blade, sinking straight into her chest.

Then he smiled.

.

“I never imagined you’d still dare to show your face before me. Seems the last lesson wasn’t enough. Tell me, what game shall we play next?”

face, voice

game of

even faded, a resounding

Smack!

sharp sound drew the attention of everyone nearby, cutting through the hum of

was

death you barely survived taught you nothing, Jamie. You truly are eager to

froze, stunned. Of all outcomes, he hadn’t expected this that Sharon, instead

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dare

rippled through the

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the head of the Walton

with lethal frost

Thomas stepped smoothly between

a lady

flicker of

he could react–a glass of wine

streaked down his hair, dripped along his cheek, soaked into his clothes. In an instant, the proud

entire room fell