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.

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

evident, but self-preservation was

ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously

probably had hidden vital evidence against

to calm

lip until it bled, the

leaning her sweaty forehead on his shoulder as

with emotion as he held

lovingly, "let's

with mountains

can get

and I promise to always keep

can bring you true

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

a task force to investigate

led a team

only a large amount of illegal drugs but also various guns and

even discovered photos and

member from The Ivory wasn't

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

police force prioritized solving Nicholas'

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