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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.”

glint appeared in Asher’s eyes. “The man who arranged those

has powerful backing. A small factory owner wouldn’t

had all the hallmarks

already put people onto it,”

“Good.”

eat before everything gets cold,” Asher said, pulling out

join me.”

his driver and bodyguard Jerry glanced

family. With her fluent language skills, she had worked as a luxury travel guide before

favored mistress in Russia and had

eyelids slightly. “No. Take me to that girl… you know, the

make even the most cynical person feel special, he had countless mistresses in Russia. Within days of arriving in London, women were

long as they were attractive, Tom never refused.

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

used sexual indulgence to release

He could sleep with many, give them anything they

him, love was the most useless thing

moment, then tentatively asked, “You mean Miss Sophie, sir?”

a drag of his cigarette, exhaling smoke rings that swirled

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that was her name. The one Arno Jones brought round the night we arrived. Petite thing, long straight black hair, large eyes. Just turned eighteen, university

this description, Jerry remembered.

Tom, he had specifically selected several

he took them to his hotel for a threesome, leaving

taken her that night,

who came to such gatherings were there to be

everyone understood, was payment

girl

Tom was consistently debauched and promiscuous, keeping over a dozen women. Some, like Valeria, had been with him longer–nearly two years in her

Miss Petrov rang about an hour ago. She’s prepared dinner and

felt she was somewhat different from the other women and thought

gave a derisive laugh, his eyes reflecting indifference. “Lost my appetite for that, I’m afraid.”

“Very well, sir.”

nothing more, quietly starting

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