Justin gazed gloomily out the window as he reflected on Nigel's heartfelt lessons. The more he thought about it, the more depressed he felt.

For some reason, he always sensed that Nigel harbored a deep fear of Grant. His repeated warnings, the way he seemed willing to sacrifice everything to protect him-why did it feel like Grant was no longer just a man? He seemed more like a bloodthirsty beast lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.

lan suddenly cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Salvador, that was a close call tonight."

He noticed that Justin was in a bad mood and tried to change the subject.

"What?"

"You almost lost your virtue!" lan exclaimed.

"Lost what?" Justin's brow furrowed.

"At the garden earlier, Ms. Amaryllis almost threw herself at you. Luckily, I was quick and showed up just in time to prevent any improper interactions and save your reputation!" lan raised his chin, looking pleased with himself.

Save his reputation?

his insufferable expression and felt the urge to knock some

you hadn't shown up, I wouldn't have had any contact with any woman other than Bella," Justin said as he closed his eyes, his handsome face cold

say, it's hard to stop a shameless woman from seducing

face grew

woman when they get the chance," lan continued, oblivious to the trouble he was in. "Tideview Manor is not like your private residence with the Young Madam. Gossip travels fast here. If word got out that you had any interaction with Ms. Amaryllis tonight, the Young Madam

anger as he kicked the back of lan's chair. "Tell me, who's the man

feeling lost

it, say goodbye to your

right. I was mistaken. My mind got a little scrambled, and I made a bad analogy. It

faintly, though

days, look into Ms. Amaryllis's background. Check into her employment

night, Bella was still awake,

took out several pieces

soft glow of the lamp, Bella delicately handled each piece, carefully polishing them

pieces she had designed herself-priceless works that

had private collections she'd acquired at auctions. From ornate jade bangles to exquisitely cut rubies, each piece was a stunning work of

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