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.

litigation department head, assigned three new cases, and Thalia quickly

them.

harbored no personal grudges against Thalia nor

evening, after working late to complete her pending tasks, Thalia switched off her office light and prepared to leave when she heard

slightly, she closed her office door

sound was coming from

didn’t have private offices but worked in an open area with dividers between

desks.

discovered the source of the crying was

with concern. “Has something happened?”

tissues and wiped

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

After a moment’s hesitation, she began haltingly,

I…”

two colleagues walked past, and Lucy quickly

understood. “Would you prefer to discuss this elsewhere? Any plans this evening? If not, why don’t we grab

plans at

Gather your things, and we’ll head

chose a Korean barbecue restaurant.

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Chapter 114

with

barbecue restaurant where

of pounds.

“Thalia, isn’t

treat. Come on, we’re friends–no need to stand on ceremony

Teresa Bormen, Thalia and Lucy had grown closer. They were no longer merely colleagues but genuine

uncomfortable. “Are you… are

you out for a proper meal to

that?”

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

a window seat with an excellent view. “The nightscape

it is,” Lucy agreed, sitting somewhat stiffly across from

you fancy,” Thalia said, passing the menu

shook her head. “Please, you order.

young woman’s hesitation, Thalia nodded and took back the menu, ordering several signature

raw meat arrived promptly, with the staff doing all the

placed it on their plates,

me what’s happened,”

private atmosphere of the restaurant, Lucy finally opened up. “It’s nothing major, really. I was

“Amanda Carter?”

“Yes.”

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