Chapter 114

Chapter 114

In a bedroom on the second floor of a luxurious villa, men’s and women’s clothing lay scattered across the floor. A pair of torn black stockings hung haphazardly over the edge of the sofa.

Tom Malfoy reclined against the headboard, lazily drawing on a post–coital cigarette, his expression one of complete satisfaction.

Beside him, a young woman gazed at him through seductive eyes, still basking in the afterglow.

His phone vibrated. Tom took another drag of his cigarette before answering with unhurried composure.

“Sir,” Jerry reported respectfully, “the Winters family has just held a press conference announcing the termination of their engagement with the Blackwood family. Additionally, Twitter is ablaze with photos of Asher Blackwood entering a hotel with a famous actress, suggesting he’s been unfaithful.”

“Hmph.” Tom laughed derisively. “And here I thought he was some great romantic. Turns out he’s just another philanderer, exactly like his father.”

“About the Winters family…” Jerry began.

Tom lowered his eyes, considering for a moment. “Keep monitoring them. This could be a false breakup designed to

throw us off the scent.”

“Understood, sir.”

“Pay particular attention to Thalia Winters‘ movements. Report any developments to me immediately.”

“Yes, sir.”

After a day’s rest at home to collect herself, Thalia returned to work at Sinclair & Klein, resuming her normal

schedule.

These past two days had been remarkably peaceful, with no mysterious incidents befalling her or her family

members.

Thalia’s lips curved into a bitter smile. Apparently, dissolving the engagement did have its advantages–at least Malfoy wouldn’t be targeting her or her family anymore.

As she entered the law firm, colleagues greeted her warmly.

Thalia responded with polite smiles, her black mid–heeled court shoes clicking against the floor as she made her way to her office.

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The firm had a strict dress code requiring professional attire and black leather shoes. Today, Thalia wore a tailored black suit with her hair neatly pinned back. Concealer masked the dark circles under her eyes, while classic red lipstick brightened her complexion. She appeared markedly different from the woman she’d been two days ago–no one would have guessed she’d just experienced heartbreak.

department head, assigned three new cases,

them.

no personal grudges against Thalia nor

her pending tasks, Thalia switched off her office light and prepared to leave when she heard faint sobbing

closed her office door and went

from the paralegals‘ workspace.

didn’t have private offices but worked in

desks.

source of the crying

with concern. “Has something

wiped her tears. “Thalia, I’m… I’m

up a chair from a nearby desk and sat down. “Come off it. No need for

After a moment’s hesitation, she began haltingly, “It’s

I…”

that moment, two colleagues walked past, and Lucy quickly

this elsewhere? Any plans this evening? If not, why don’t

at

your things, and we’ll head out.”

preferences, Thalia chose

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had a stylish interior with dim lighting, creating an intimate atmosphere.

this place–an upscale barbecue restaurant where the average bill reportedly

of pounds.

looked somewhat embarrassed. “Thalia, isn’t

my treat. Come on, we’re friends–no need

the incident with Mark and Teresa Bormen, Thalia and Lucy had

seemed uncomfortable. “Are you… are

friend, am taking you out for a proper meal to

that?”

her lips together, appreciating Thalia’s kindness. “Thank you,

with an excellent view. “The nightscape from here is quite spectacular.”

Lucy agreed, sitting somewhat stiffly

Thalia said, passing

you order. I’m happy with anything.”

hesitation, Thalia nodded and took back the menu,

raw meat arrived promptly, with the staff doing all the cooking at

and placed it on

what’s

restaurant, Lucy finally opened up. “It’s nothing major,

“Amanda Carter?”

“Yes.”

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