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 wouldn't have the audacity to do

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

behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously around the

had hidden vital evidence

calm down

it bled, the metallic taste filling

she relaxed in Carl's arm, leaning her sweaty forehead on his shoulder as if resigned to

with emotion as he held

"he said lovingly, "let's go back to

with mountains and

get married

deeply, and I promise

who can bring

ache tore through Amber's heart,

formed a task force to investigate

team to

found not only a large amount of

even discovered photos and detailed information

gang member from The Ivory

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

force prioritized solving

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