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?”

indifferent expression. “If you doubt my word,

tone hardened. “If it weren’t for Gemma, I wouldn’t have bothered coming here

“Let’s go,” Corey commanded.

wound and was relieved to find

as Pierre exited the building. Her face lit up with a smile.

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

she leaned into him, clasping

She slumped back into her seat, her eyes glued to the

something in a low voice, then suddenly broke down,

ones that used to protect

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

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