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.”

“The man who

has powerful backing. A small factory owner wouldn’t dare

It had all

people onto it,” Asher

“Good.”

cold,” Asher said, pulling out the chair beside

join me.”

front, his driver and bodyguard Jerry glanced in the rearview mirror.

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

most favored mistress in Russia and had accompanied him on this

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

With his strikingly handsome face and captivating eyes that could make even the most cynical person feel special, he had countless mistresses in Russia. Within days of arriving in London, women were already throwing

long as they were attractive, Tom never refused.

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

craved intense gratification and used sexual

were merely instruments for his relief. He could sleep with many,

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

Jerry thought for a moment, then tentatively asked, “You mean Miss

a drag of his cigarette, exhaling smoke rings that swirled

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round the night we arrived. Petite thing, long straight black hair,

this description, Jerry remembered.

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

Tom had casually chosen two other girls to accompany him. After drinks, he took them to

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

who came to such gatherings

was payment for her

also gifted the girl

and promiscuous, keeping over a dozen women. Some, like Valeria, had been with him longer–nearly two years in her case. Others he would sleep with once

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

time, Jerry felt she was somewhat different from the other women and thought it worth reminding

laugh, his eyes reflecting indifference. “Lost my appetite for that, I’m

“Very well, sir.”

more, quietly starting the

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