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.

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

self-preservation was

erratic and ruthless behavior, the

vital evidence against

forced herself to calm down

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

forehead

with emotion as he held

said lovingly, "let's go

beautiful, with mountains

can get married

you deeply, and I promise to

one who can bring

never give you that." A sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving it in shattered

the police formed a

led a team

large amount of illegal

and detailed information on several

member from The

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

entire police force prioritized

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