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.

man driving cast occasional sidelong glances at his passenger,

again, still trying to

uncertainty surrounding this man left him with no sense

enigmatic gaze shifted away from Arnold's face as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel and responded, "My name is Elio

then continued questioning, "You know Asher? How do you know him?

at him

an hour later, the black car pulled into a desolate courtyard and came to

the neglect and dilapidation, Arnold could see that with proper care, this house would have a

vintage European style, and the moment Arnold laid eyes on it, he felt

politely opened

a little, but it was too late to turn

curiosity getting the better of him. "What is

and glanced back coldly. "What? Asher never told you he has a

eyes widened in shock. "You're saying that this house belongs to Asher?

heavy doors of the villa. "Because

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