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Jasper shut the folder and said, "I know. I've just checked the news."Then, looking up at Luke, he growled, "You're the one who arranged the people watching Tom. Why didn't they notice anything?"Under Jasper's cool glare, Luke felt a chill running down his spine and quickly said."Sorry, sir. My mistake," he quickly apologized, but soon muttered under his breath, "It's not like I missed anything—Tom wasn't behaving suspiciously. This one really isn't on me, boss."Seeing that Luke was on the verge of tears, Jasper reclined against his seat, puffed on his cigarette, and sighed. "Alright, I'm not trying to put the full blame on you—it's been a while since Renee returned to Ambrossia, but no one knew where she was until she resurfaced. You can be sure that Tom planned everything, and I underestimated him."A flawlessly airtight plan that deceived everyone?Even Jasper had to admit Tom was more cunning than he expected.And seeing that his boss wasn't pressing the issue, Luke's ra

Jasper shot Rich a sideways glare as he drove. "Well that's decent of you, though I'm not sure if a playboy like you knows any actual nice girls.""Come on, you're breaking my heart…"Rich chuckled, taking off his shades. "You're as boring as watching paint dry."Jasper ignored him and kept driving on, while Rich continued to drone on for about twenty minutes until he finally realized what was happening. "Where are you taking me? Please, you're making me feel really worried here. You're not going to auction me off as a slave, are you? I'm too handsome for that…"Jasper chuckled and shot him a cool stare. "Do you know why villains always die the same way?""Why?""They talk too much,"Rich was taken aback, but soon shrugged. "Come on, bro. That really stings…"After all, the first time they met, they held each other at gunpoint. Still, just as the conflict threatened to erupt, they were forced to escape together as their respective pursuers showed up.As they traded barbs as

In the restaurant, Renee and Tom went upstairs and picked a seat with the perfect view of the city.In true gentlemanly fashion, Tom pulled out the chair for her, beckoning invitingly. "Please, sit.""Thanks." Renee smiled as she sat, and the waiter soon arrived with the menu.However, she wasn't feeling an appetite and casually ordered a set meal and a coffee.After the waiter left, Renee went straight to the point. "I heard Ario almost went missing yesterday. Is that true?"Her question left Tom's smile stiffening, but he soon composed himself. "It's the maid's negligence, but I've already fired her. You have nothing to worry about as long as I'm around."Renee reclined against her seat, lowering her gaze as she blinked.After fighting with herself inwardly, she eventually mustered her courage and said, "I've already agreed to marry you, so can you let me have Ario? He's just a child—he shouldn't be kept away from his mother."Hearing the rising agitation with each word, Tom

As Renee looked at the man inches away from herself and his facial features became distinct, she couldn't help remembering the blurred fragments from her memory.Now, she could finally see what he looked like.Even as her eyes zoned out as she studied him intently, her fair fingers were already on his cheek, brushing against the outline of his face.It was only after a long while that she finally asked, "Who… are you?"The question left Jasper cringing, but he soon calmed down.It was expected—he knew Renee must have forgotten about him, or she would have contacted him.Grasping her hands in turn, he asked, "Do you really not remember?"As his hands squeezed hers, Renee could feel the warmth in his palm.And somehow, she didn't feel resistant to his touch—if anything, she relished it, and even yearned for the warmth he gave.Eventually, she quietly withdrew her hand, shaking her head. "No, I don't.""Nothing at all?" Jasper pressed, not giving up.Renee blinked, but she shoo

Rich rubbed his arms, feeling the creeps. "Shit… If you put it that way, Tom's really the worst. I mean sure, he's a businessman, so he would always pick whatever works best for him. Still, though… With the rest of Avid's children dead, aside from a prince who's barely ten, Renee could well succeed him. With that in mind, it's not that shocking Tom would pull that shit."Ambrossia was one of the richest countries in terms of national resources. Even if Tom's family had wealth that could match nations, they were still a class beneath Ambrossia.But if he married Renee and was appointed as prince, he would have everything.Who wouldn't want that?Jasper rubbed his temples even as he fought against the rage flaring inside him.Against Tom, he knew he should come up with a plan that covered every contingency and be patient, but he couldn't wait.Whipping out his phone, he swiped into the dark web and drafted a bounty of a billion dollars on Tom.However, he tapped out just as he fin