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.

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

loyalty to Jameson was evident, but self-preservation was a

and ruthless behavior, the former likely

probably had hidden vital evidence against Jameson to

herself to calm down and regain her

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

her sweaty forehead

with emotion as

"let's go back to

with mountains

get

deeply, and I promise to always keep you

can bring you

give you that." A sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving it

later, the police formed a task force

a team

found not only a large amount of illegal drugs but

photos and

the gang member from The

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

entire police force prioritized solving Nicholas'

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