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?”

averted his gaze, maintaining an indifferent expression. “If you doubt my word, you

wouldn’t have bothered coming here

“Let’s go,” Corey commanded.

the station, Pierre touched his wound and was relieved to find it

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

Gemma tracked his movements with her eyes. Under a sprawling tree outside the station, a woman stood

her, and she leaned into him, clasping his

slumped back into her seat, her eyes

she said something in a low voice, then

that used to protect Gemma, were now wrapped around

tension radiating from

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