Chapter 2264

Asher? Was there something about him that Arnold would not know?

Each word felt like a blooming poppy, dangerous and alluring, drawing Arnold in with an irresistible temptation.

It was because he loved him deeply.

Love, after all, was the one weakness people could easily exploit.

"How long will it take? I need to get back soon to celebrate my man's birthday." Arnold finally gave in, his voice steady but filled with hesitation.

"Not long." The man narrowed his cold eyes, shifted slightly to the side, and, with one hand in his pocket, gestured for Arnold to follow. "We'll take my car. Let's go."

The black car sped through the winter night, cloaked in darkness, as neon lights flickered past in a blur.

In the passenger seat, Arnold held onto the bouquet of white roses, his eyes filled with unease as he stared out the window.

his passenger,

name?" Arnold pressed again, still

this man left him with

away from Arnold's face as he tightened his grip on the

"You know Asher? How do

did not look at him again and

courtyard and came to a stop

and dilapidation, Arnold could see that with proper care, this house would have a

and the moment Arnold laid eyes on it, he felt a strange fondness for

out first and politely opened

now, Arnold regretted his decision a little, but it was

Arnold followed closely behind, curiosity getting the better of him. "What is this place?" Arnold

his steps briefly and glanced back coldly. "What? Asher never told you he has a

eyes widened in shock. "You're saying that this house belongs to Asher? Why would he let it

doors of the villa. "Because something

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