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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 who arranged those thugs to assault you

tells me he has powerful backing. A small factory owner wouldn’t dare arrange such

had

put people onto it,” Asher

“Good.”

pulling out the chair

do join

the front, his driver and bodyguard Jerry glanced in the rearview mirror. “Back to Miss Petrov’s

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

mistress in Russia and had accompanied him on this

me to that girl… you know, the innocent–looking one. What was her name

face and captivating eyes that could make even the most cynical person feel special, he had countless mistresses in

were attractive, Tom never

could cost him his life. Living

and used sexual

women’s bodies were merely instruments for his relief. He could sleep with many, give them

or heart. To him, love was the most useless thing in existence.

thought for a moment, then

exhaling

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arrived. Petite thing, long straight black hair, large eyes. Just turned eighteen, university

description,

Arno had arranged a welcome gathering. To please Tom,

night, Tom had casually chosen two other girls to accompany him. After drinks, he took them to his hotel for a threesome, leaving the

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

came to such gatherings were there to be bought.

was

girl an

the longest, Jerry understood his nature perfectly. Tom was consistently debauched and promiscuous, keeping over a dozen women. Some, like Valeria, had been with him longer–nearly two years in

about an hour ago. She’s prepared dinner and is waiting for you. You did say

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

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

“Very well, sir.”

nothing more, quietly starting the car.

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