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?”

expression. “If you doubt my word, you

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

“Let’s go,” Corey commanded.

the station, Pierre touched his wound and was relieved

lit up with a

her eyes. Under a sprawling tree outside the station, a woman stood

she leaned into him,

just stabbed her heart. She slumped

she sat, she could see the woman’s intense expression as she said something in a low voice, then suddenly broke down, crying into

an inch. Those broad shoulders, the ones that used to protect

feel the heavy tension radiating from him. Was he upset? Feeling heartbroken? Or just trying

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