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

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

“Let’s go,” Corey commanded.

touched his wound and

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

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

leaned into him, clasping

slumped back

woman’s intense expression as she said something in a low voice, then suddenly broke down, crying into Pierre’s arms, her shoulders shaking

ones that used

Gemma could feel the heavy tension radiating from him. Was

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