Chapter 2099

The sky was clear and blue.

After what felt like an eternity, the luxurious car finally came to a stop outside a private manor.

"We're here," Asher said, leaning over to unfasten Arnold's seatbelt. His strong, muscular frame enveloped Arnold, surrounding him in a cozy warmth, better than any heater.

Arnold blinked in surprise. "Why is it so quiet? Did we come to the wrong place?"

He was an incredibly sharp person, but in front of his lover, his mind would slow down, leaving him utterly smitten and easily swayed.

"No, we're just early. Let's go." Asher got out of the car first, then went around to open the door for Arnold, causing Arnold to chuckle softly.

Arnold squinted his long, narrow eyes at Asher. "Why are you being so attentive, hmm? You know the old saying that when someone is overly attentive without reason, they're either up to no good or plotting something, Mr. Thompson."

of the car. With a sudden tug, he drew Arnold close until their bodies were pressed tightly together, as if

I really seem that untrustworthy?" Asher's warm breath teased Arnold's ear. "Calling you a little fox isn't wrong at all,

always been the one getting played in relationships. Now that someone is treating me so well, I'm overjoyed and so blessed. But sometimes... It all feels a little too good

on Arnold's waist trembled

sent people to Meridan to thoroughly investigate everything about Arnold. It

he discovered surprised him—this man, who seemed so experienced and like a playboy, was actually the one who got hurt the most

money, lied to by lovers, and

deeply yearning for love, always chasing after it. Despite being wounded to the core time and again, Arnold would pick himself up and dive wholeheartedly into the next relationship.

pretended not to care and over time, this facade became his persona as a

to himself. 'Was I only attracted to Arnold because

by Arnold's unwavering determination

and desolate. Instead, he had faith that

me," Arnold said, lifting his

his eyes. "You should hold back

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