Fernando’s POVI could smell her fear before she even spoke. It wasn’t the kind that showed on the surface, no, Ashley’s fear was quieter, buried beneath layers of defiance. She stood a few feet away, her eyes wide and alert, one hand hovering near the gun on her hip. Nick was behind her, his chest rising and falling too fast, a useless guard dog trying to look brave.I stepped inside without waiting for permission, my men following close behind. Ashley found her voice first. “Why are you here, Fernando?”I glanced at her outfit and my lips curved slightly.“I see you’ve already answered that question for me,” I said, my voice low and controlled. “You were planning to come see me, weren’t you?”Her jaw tightened. “Don’t flatter yourself. I was looking for Michael.”"Well, that would have been a waste of time" I said.Her glare turned sharp. “Where is he, Fernando?”Nick stepped forward, his voice strained. “Don Fernando forgive her tone. She—”I turned my gaze on him, and he imm
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