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.

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

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

and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated

evidence against Jameson to

to calm down and regain

bit her lower lip until it bled, the metallic

her sweaty forehead on

pounded with emotion as

"let's

with mountains

get

love you deeply, and I promise to always keep you

can bring you true

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

week later, the police formed a task

a team to search

large amount of illegal drugs but also

discovered photos and detailed information on several

member from The Ivory

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

entire police force

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