The deeply affectionate look on Carl's face was extremely touching.

Yet, it failed to reach Amber's anguished heart.

"Your past doesn't matter to me.

Whether you betrayed Mr.

Schmidt...

It doesn't matter because it's you I care about." "It doesn't matter?" Amber scoffed.

"You're loyal to Jameson, yet you say it doesn't matter?" This sounded like a cruel joke to Amber.

She laughed bitterly until her eyes welled up.

"As I've said, it doesn't matter because it's you! Besides, even if Mr.

Schmidt wanted you dead, I have ways to keep you safe!" In his haste, Carl blurted out, "You'll be perfectly safe if you marry me.

I swear, Mr.

Schmidt wouldn't dare do anything to you!" Amber's pupils constricted.

Her sharp mind caught the implication of his words.

assured her that Jameson wouldn't take action; he had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have

was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct shared

and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated

hidden vital evidence against Jameson to protect

herself to calm

bit her lower lip until it bled, the metallic taste filling her

forehead on his shoulder as if resigned to her

emotion

"he said lovingly, "let's go back

with mountains

get married

you deeply, and I

can bring you true

crushing ache

formed a task force to

team to search his

large amount of illegal

even discovered photos and detailed information

the gang member from The

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

police force prioritized solving Nicholas'

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