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.
new cases, and
them.
predecessor, Sarah harbored no personal grudges against Thalia nor was she acting on anyone’s instructions to target her,
tasks, Thalia switched off her office light and prepared
slightly, she closed her office door and
was coming from the
worked in
desks.
source of the crying was none other
what’s wrong?” Thalia asked with concern. “Has something happened?”
tissues and wiped her
down. “Come off it. No need for the brave face with me. Tell me what’s happened–perhaps I can
woman’s eyes were red–rimmed. After a moment’s
I…”
colleagues walked past, and Lucy quickly fell silent, reluctant to
prefer to discuss this elsewhere? Any plans this evening? If not, why don’t we grab dinner together?”
plans at
your things, and
preferences, Thalia chose a Korean barbecue restaurant.
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stylish interior with dim lighting, creating an intimate
this place–an upscale barbecue restaurant where the
of pounds.
woman looked somewhat embarrassed. “Thalia, isn’t this place rather
we’re
Lucy had grown closer. They
uncomfortable. “Are you… are you quite
as your friend, am taking you out for a
that?”
woman gently pressed her lips together, appreciating Thalia’s kindness.
seat with an excellent view. “The nightscape
Lucy agreed, sitting somewhat
fancy,” Thalia said, passing the menu to Lucy.
her head. “Please, you order. I’m happy with anything.”
took back the menu, ordering several
raw meat arrived promptly, with the staff doing
and placed it on their plates, Thalia thanked him politely and
what’s happened,”
up. “It’s
“Amanda Carter?”
“Yes.”
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