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.

he had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have the audacity

but self-preservation was a

erratic and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously

had hidden vital evidence against

herself to calm down

lip until it bled, the metallic taste filling her

her sweaty forehead

pounded with emotion as

"let's go

beautiful, with mountains and

can get married

and I promise to

the one who can bring

sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving it

formed a task force to investigate Nicholas'

a team to search his

of illegal drugs but

discovered photos and

from

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

police force prioritized solving Nicholas'

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