Chapter 2264

Asher? Was there something about him that Arnold would not know?

Each word felt like a blooming poppy, dangerous and alluring, drawing Arnold in with an irresistible temptation.

It was because he loved him deeply.

Love, after all, was the one weakness people could easily exploit.

"How long will it take? I need to get back soon to celebrate my man's birthday." Arnold finally gave in, his voice steady but filled with hesitation.

"Not long." The man narrowed his cold eyes, shifted slightly to the side, and, with one hand in his pocket, gestured for Arnold to follow. "We'll take my car. Let's go."

The black car sped through the winter night, cloaked in darkness, as neon lights flickered past in a blur.

In the passenger seat, Arnold held onto the bouquet of white roses, his eyes filled with unease as he stared out the window.

passenger, whose face, unnervingly attractive for a man, drew attention

name?" Arnold pressed again, still trying to uncover his

left him with no

face as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel

silently to himself, then continued questioning, "You

not look at him again and offered no further

black car pulled into a desolate courtyard and came to a stop

that with proper care, this house would have a unique

and the moment Arnold laid eyes on it, he

stepped out first and politely opened the door

little, but it

closely behind, curiosity getting the better of

steps briefly and glanced back coldly. "What?

eyes widened in shock. "You're saying that this house belongs to Asher? Why would he let it fall

jaw as he pushed open the heavy doors of the villa. "Because something happened here. After that, this place no longer held any

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255