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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
CHAPTER 142
***In Owen's Study*** "So what's this all about?" Killian asked, folding his arms. "I need to talk to you about her case. I couldn't say everything earlier, Janelle was there. The less she knows, the better." Owen said. "So, what's the mystery behind this gang? You don't know their name or anything. How do we even start an investigation? How do we find traffickers who don't want to be found?" Killian asked. "For starters..." Owen leaned against the desk, "they abducted her uncle." Killian's eyes narrowed slightly. "Why don't we use her as bait?" "No." Owen's tone hardened. "I'm not risking her." Killian smirked. "You like her, don't you?" Owen blinked at the question. "What? No! I mean, she's just someone I want to help." Killian smirked. "Let's face it, lover boy. Whatever happened to the Owen who always said 'I don’t take them to my home'?" He gave him a knowing look. "The guy who gets laid but never indulges in emotional attachments?" He teased again. Owen let
CHAPTER 141
“Are you trying to cause a scene?” June’s voice cut through, sharp and clipped. “The entire city is talking, Amelia. You didn’t even tell the press who he is, what he is.” Amelia pinched the bridge of her nose. “He’s my fiancé. That’s enough.” “For you, maybe. But not for this family.” “I don’t care what they think.” “You should,” June snapped. “Because if you don’t define him, they’ll do it for you. And it won’t be flattering.” There was a pause. Then Luca’s voice, calm and clear: “Put her on speaker.” Amelia hesitated, then did. “Mrs. Thornton,” he said. “I appreciate your concern. But I don’t need defending. Or defining.” “Then who are you, Luca?” June’s voice held no warmth. “What exactly do you bring to my daughter’s life, besides mystery and rumors?” Luca stood, walking slowly toward the window. His tone never wavered. “I bring her peace. And strength. The kind of love you can’t dress up in diamonds or put in a resume.” Silence. Then, with a sigh, June repl
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