Chapter 104

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Asher’s arm tightened around her, his dark eyes gleaming with cold twy. “To made arquies Matry has inded returned to London.”

Thalia stiffened against hám.

“Lia, darling, 1 think it’s best if you work from home for a while, Keep outings to a mini

“Is he… is Malfoy truly that dangerous?”

Asher released her from his embrace but kept his hands on her shoulders, looking intently into her eyes. Immu willing to gamble with your safety. When I learned how close you came to being killed today, my heart entry stopped. You mean more to me than my own life–you must know that

The corners of Asher’s eyes reddened slightly. “Against Malfoy, I’m entirely confident in my ability to prevail. His tactics are brutal, but I can be more ruthless when necessary. The difference is, he lacks any human feeling–no emotional vulnerabilities, nothing to exploit. One might say he lacks basic humanity. 1, however, have you

“Lia, I simply can’t put you at risk.”

The dining room was brilliantly lit, the dishes on the table releasing enticing aromas.

From the living room, the evening news played at low volume, the presenter’s voice barely audible in the background.

Thalia lowered her gaze, her eyes stinging with emotion. “Asher, am I becoming a liability to you?” she asked softly.

Asher’s eyes immediately flashed with anguish and guilt. “How can you even think that? If anyone’s at fault, it’s me. If not for our relationship, you wouldn’t be targeted by Grace, nor would you have caught Malfoy’s attention.”

Thalia shook her head slowly, “You’ve never been at fault. I’ve never once thought that.”

“But I do, because it’s the truth,” Asher sighed. “Just stay in for the next few days, would you? I’ll come round every day to be with you.”

Thalia nodded. “All right.”

“Asher, could you look into someone for me?”

“Who?”

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“Feynman Port.”

in Asher’s eyes. “The man

gut tells me he has powerful

brazen attack on a barrister. It had

already put people onto it,” Asher

“Good.”

gets cold,” Asher said, pulling

join me.”

Malfoy sat in the back seat of his car. From the front, his driver and

was half–English, half–Russian, from a wealthy family. With her fluent language skills, she had worked as a luxury travel guide before meeting Tom. Since then, she

Russia and

Tom lit a cigarette, lifting his eyelids slightly. “No. Take me to that girl… you know, the innocent–looking one. What was her

strikingly handsome face and captivating eyes that could make even the most cynical person

long as they were attractive, Tom never refused.

ventures constantly flirted with death; one small mistake could cost him his life. Living in

craved intense gratification and used

bodies were merely instruments for his relief. He could sleep

without sentiments or heart. To him, love was the most useless thing

then tentatively

exhaling smoke rings that swirled in the air.

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night we arrived. Petite thing, long straight black hair, large

this description, Jerry remembered.

welcome gathering. To please Tom, he had specifically selected several exceptionally beautiful virgins, including the girl Tom was describing.

two other girls to accompany him. After drinks, he took them to his hotel

apparently been interested in her. Though he hadn’t taken her that night,

came to such gatherings

understood, was payment for

the girl

Valeria, had been with him longer–nearly two years in her case. Others he would sleep with

up: “Sir, Miss Petrov rang about an hour ago. She’s prepared dinner and is waiting for you. You

was somewhat different from the other women and thought it worth

derisive laugh, his eyes reflecting indifference. “Lost my appetite

“Very well, sir.”

said nothing more, quietly starting the

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