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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.”

man who arranged those thugs to assault you

nodded. “My gut tells me he has powerful backing. A small factory owner wouldn’t dare

attack on a barrister. It had all the hallmarks of organized

onto it,” Asher

“Good.”

Asher said, pulling out the chair beside

do join me.”

driver and bodyguard Jerry glanced in the

worked as a luxury travel guide before meeting Tom. Since then, she hadn’t returned to England in over

mistress in Russia and had accompanied him

seat, 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 feel special, he had countless mistresses in Russia. Within

were

mistake could cost him his life. Living in

and used sexual indulgence to release

merely instruments for his relief. He could sleep with many, give them anything they desired–except love.

him, love was the

for a moment, then tentatively asked, “You

of his cigarette, exhaling smoke rings that

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Arno Jones brought round the night we arrived. Petite thing, long straight black hair, large eyes.

description, Jerry

they had first landed in London, Arno had arranged a welcome gathering. To please Tom, he had

drinks, he took them to his hotel

interested in her. Though he hadn’t taken her that night, he had generously given her £20,000, ostensibly to fund her university

to such gatherings were there to

understood, was

the girl an apartment

Valeria, had been with

She’s prepared dinner and is waiting for you. You did

for quite some time, Jerry felt she was somewhat different from the other

eyes reflecting indifference. “Lost my appetite for that, I’m afraid.”

“Very well, sir.”

nothing more, quietly

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