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.

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

was a primal instinct

erratic and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously around the

probably had hidden vital evidence

herself to calm down and

until it bled, the metallic taste

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

heart pounded with emotion as he held her

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

with mountains

can get

you deeply, and I promise to always keep

can bring you true

sharp, crushing ache

formed a task force to investigate Nicholas'

a team to

amount of illegal

and detailed information on

the gang member from The Ivory wasn't

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

police force prioritized solving

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