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CHAPTER 148
"Finally, something useful from you today." Ashley teased. "Ouch. I work hard on our project and still get roasted." She laughed as they settled into a booth by the window. George handed her the menu and leaned back in his seat, watching her with a teasing smile. "You're probably going to order something super fancy and then only take three bites, aren't you?" Ashley smirked over the menu. "What if I do?" "Then I'm eating the rest. I don't like wasting money or food." When the food arrived, grilled sandwiches and creamy milkshakes, Ashley took a sip and let out a satisfied sigh. "Okay, I'll admit. This place is good." "I only take my favorite people here." George said casually. Ashley blinked. "Wait, do you say that to every girl you bring here?" "Who said I bring girls here?" he grinned. "This place is my sacred spot. Consider yourself lucky." "Oh wow, what an honor." Ashley deadpanned, but her smile betrayed her amusement. They talked, teased, and laughed until
CHAPTER 147
Killian leaned back against the desk, arms folded as he stared at the scattered files across Owen's table. His eyes scanned the pictures, notes, and maps they had pieced together from Nathalie's case. After a pause, he said casually but with purpose, "You know the only way to do this is using her as bait, why don't you want that?" Owen's head snapped up. "No, no no." he protested immediately, rising from his seat. "That's out of the question." Killian didn't flinch. His gaze stayed steady. "I know you like this girl," he said, voice calm but firm. "Even if you don't want to admit it. But if you want her to be free, you'd agree to using her as bait." Owen looked away, jaw tightening, but Killian wasn't done. "These sex traffickers, or syndicate, cartel, whatever name they decide to go by they won't stop until they find her. And if they do..." He walked closer to Owen, lowering his voice, "...you might not be there to protect her. Which would be dangerous." Owen didn't res
CHAPTER 146
George caught her eyes almost immediately and smiled. "Morning, princess." he greeted casually. Ashley's lips twitched at the nickname, she loved it when he called her that, though she'd never admit it. A soft blush crept up her cheeks, but she turned away slightly. "We'll be late for class if we stand around here." she said quickly, trying to hide her flustered reaction. George chuckled and stood beside her. "You're the one who insisted we keep things on schedule." he teased lightly. "I didn't insist." Ashley muttered. "I just don't want detention on a Monday morning." They walked together through the school gates, moving through the crowd of students with ease. Ashley's fingers brushed his arm briefly, and she tensed, but he didn't pull away. "I picked good ice cream yesterday, didn’t I?" George said, nudging her playfully. Ashley let out a soft laugh. "You did. I'll give you that. I enjoyed both flavours." "Strawberry for you, chocolate chip for me, and th
CHAPTER 145
He hesitated only for a second before tapping “call.” Owen picked up quickly. "You're up early. That's new." Owen teased. Killian snorted. "Janelle's gone to work. And I've decided, I want in. On Nathalie's case." There was a short silence. "You sure?" "I am. I can work mornings and afternoons. Janelle's usually tied up with meetings till evening. That gives us time." "And you're not telling her?" "No." Killian replied simply. "She'd want me to take it easy. But I'm tired of sitting still. I need to do something again. Something real." "You think sneaking behind her back qualifies as ‘real’?" Owen asked dryly. "It's not sneaking. It's… strategic timing." Killian said, his tone dry. "Look, I won't put myself in danger. I just want to help push this forward. Nathalie deserves better than limbo." Owen sighed on the other end; "Alright. Then come by my place around ten. I'll have the files ready.” "Ten works." Killian took another sip of his coffee. "And Owen?" "
CHAPTER 144
Janelle's fingers curled around the back of Killian's neck as he pressed her back more firmly against the cool tile. His kiss deepened, and she let herself drown in it, his lips, his hands, the way his body molded so perfectly into hers. "Killian..." she breathed, her voice barely a whisper beneath the hiss of water. She wasn't asking him to stop. She was surrendering. He paused just long enough to search her face, his breath heavy, chest rising and falling in sync with hers. "You sure?" he asked, voice thick, fingers brushing a line along her waist. His restraint was evident in the way he held her. He needed her to say it, Janelle's response came in the form of a kiss, softer than the others, filled with quiet permission and something more vulnerable. "Yes." She whispered, resting her forehead against his. "I want this. I want you." The air changed, Killian moved slowly, almost reverently, hands gliding over slick skin, mapping the curves he'd only imagined. T
CHAPTER 143
George was already waiting, not too far from his stepfather's villa. That morning, his mother had suggested he invite the friend he was going out with. But George didn't want to risk it, he knew how easily his mom could get overly excited, and he didn't want to scare Ashley away.So he had told her. "Ashley doesn't do well with strangers. I'll bring her by when she's ready." Agnes had tried to persuade him otherwise, but George had been firm. Now, standing there with his hands tucked in his pockets, he glanced down the road. Moments later, a sleek black car pulled up beside him.One of the guards stepped forward and opened the door for Ashley. Ashley stepped out of the car, her soft lavender sundress fluttering slightly in the breeze. George couldn't help but smile. She really is beautiful when she's relaxed, he thought. Ashley noticed him right away and gave him a small wave. "Hey, sorry if I'm a bit late." "You're right on time." George replied, offering his hand
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