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.

cast occasional sidelong glances at his passenger, whose face, unnervingly attractive for a man, drew attention

again, still

surrounding this man left him with no sense

gaze shifted away from Arnold's face as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel and responded, "My name is Elio

questioning, "You know Asher? How do you know him?

did not look at him again and offered

hour later, the black car pulled into a desolate courtyard and came to a stop in front of

the neglect and dilapidation, Arnold could see that with proper care, this

the moment Arnold laid

stepped out first and politely

regretted his decision a little, but it was too late to turn

ahead, while Arnold followed closely behind, curiosity getting the better of him.

and glanced back coldly. "What? Asher

that this house belongs to Asher? Why would he let it

doors of the villa. "Because something happened here. After that, this place no longer held any meaning to

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