Chapter 1079:

Talia’s eyes filled with tears. “Aitana’s last wish was for you to stay out of trouble. Please, don’t get dragged into my problems.”

Their conversation was interrupted by Corey’s arrival. His stature commanded attention, and his presence made Talia visibly tense, causing her to retreat into a corner.

Pierre stood and faced Corey as he approached. “Mr. Hampton, what brings you here?” he asked.

Corey’s gaze shifted to Talia, huddling behind Pierre. “What happened here?” he asked.

Pierre responded with the truth, “I got caught up in a brawl on impulse.”

“Really?” Corey scoffed. “Then why did that woman run off? Were you involved in prostitution?”

“If you doubt

it weren’t for Gemma, I wouldn’t have bothered coming here to bail you out.”

“Let’s go,” Corey commanded.

Pierre touched his wound and was relieved to find it

the building. Her face lit up with a smile. She was just about to step out when she noticed Pierre

Gemma tracked his movements with her eyes. Under a sprawling tree outside the

and she leaned into him,

stabbed her heart. She slumped back into

she could see the woman’s intense expression as she said something in a low voice, then

the ones that used to protect Gemma, were now wrapped around someone

her, Gemma could feel the heavy tension radiating from him. Was he

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