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.

had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have the audacity to do

Jameson was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct shared by both animals

the

had hidden vital evidence against Jameson

forced herself to calm down and

until it bled, the metallic taste filling her

in Carl's arm, leaning her sweaty forehead on his

with emotion as

"he said lovingly, "let's go back

with mountains

can get

love you deeply, and I promise to

one who can

could never give you that." A sharp, crushing ache

a task force to investigate Nicholas'

led a team to search

amount of illegal drugs but also various

and detailed information

from The Ivory

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

police force prioritized solving

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