Chapter 992

A quiet, indescribable warmth stirred in Sharon’s heart.

Cradling the music box with care, she whispered, “Thank you. I’ll treasure it.”

Seeing that she truly liked it, a soft light rose in Julliard’s eyes. But as his thoughts drifted back to recent events, a shadow settled over his heart.

Lex had vanished completely, leaving not the faintest trace.

For weeks, Julliard had been pursuing him. At first, there were scattered reports and fleeting glimpses of Lex’s movements. Yet Lex was cunning; his counter–surveillance skills were razor–sharp. More than once, Julliard had nearly closed in–only to watch him slip away at the last second.

Since that last escape, there had been no word at all. The silence gnawed at him. He feared Lex might already have been rescued.

Sharon’s voice pulled him back.

“Julliard, you’ve done so much for me this time. I owe you far too much. If there’s ever a way I can repay you, just tell me.”

the present, his handsome face

only stay in Marcentine for

flicker of hesitation crossed her eyes. She had already agreed to meet Jamie in three days‘ time. Her plan had always been to bait them into losing control, but that didn’t mean she could go in unprepared. If they truly grew desperate, she would be in

it was rare for him to

“Of course. No problem.”


lips parting as if to speak. But in the end, the words he meant to say–the gentle, understanding reassurance–never

was in Marcentine now. Their paths would no longer cross as often as before. Any time spent alone with

Wendy caught the way Thomas’s gaze lingered again and again

finished talking, she’ll call

“You trust

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puzzled. “Why wouldn’t I? He’s refined, upright, and he’s helped Sharon a great deal. He

you must be good?” Thomas

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