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    “Kitaso probably isn’t safe to stay in right now. She should head back to Dorfield as soon as possible,” Dn said. He had spent more time in Dorfield and knew its security was far better than that of most cities. Of course, the safest ce would be the Scott family estate in Lorbridge. But asking Christina to take Chloe all the way there? That might be asking too much—and he wasn’t sure she’d agree.


    Christina looked at him.


    “What about you? Should we arrange to move you to a hospital in Dorfield?”


    “You all should head back first,” Dn said calmly. As long as he remained in Kitaso, the danger would stay focused on him, allowing the others to return to Dorfield without drawing attention. He couldn’t shake the worry that the assassin organization might go after the people he cared about after the failed attempt on his life. Most didn’t know Chloe was his sister, but organizations like that had their ways of uncovering information.


    Christina was quiet for a moment, then met his gaze with determination.


    “Perhaps arrange for Chloe and Ralphy to return first. I’m staying with you.”


    She was deeply worried. Two assassination attempts had already taken ce and failed. She had no doubt a third would follow. As long as the deal remained unfinished, more strikes woulde Dn’s way. The only way to truly end it all was to dismantle the entire assassin organization.


    A slight crease appeared on Dn’s brow as he murmured, “You should leave. It’s not safe for you here.”


    Christina shook her head, determination etched on her face. “You’re in no condition to be left alone. I can’t just leave you behind. And who knows? Maybe the danger has passed.”


    Hesitation flickered in Dn’s eyes. “But…”


    Christina cut him off before he could finish. “My mind’s made up. Nothing you say will change it.” Her gaze was unwavering, her resolve shining through.


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    A quiet sigh escaped Dn. “It’s not that I don’t want you to stay. I’m just worried you’ll get hurt.”


    A faint smile tugged at Christina’s lips. “I know the risk. Still, you’re my friend, and I’m not leaving you behind. If anything happens to you, Chloe will be devastated. I won’t let that happen.”


    Her wordsnded heavily. Dn pursed his lips. Was that really all he meant to her? She was merely worried about Chloe if something happened to him? What about herself? Would she feel any sadness? Questions circled in his mind, his eyes searching her face for any sign of concern aimed at him. Yet, detecting nothing from her wless fa?ade, an unfamiliar ache settled in his chest. So, she only viewed him as a friend, nothing more. It made sense, though. She had only just ended her marriage, had devoted years to Brendon—maybe her heart still lingered there.


    A spike of envy jabbed at Dn every time he remembered how much Christina had once loved Brendon. For the first time in his life, he felt jealousy towards another man—not for power or position, but for the privilege of having once received Christina’s love.


    If it weren’t for Christina, Dn wouldn’t even spare Brendon a second thought, let alone feel envious. But that foolish Brendon had thrown away that precious love for a scheming woman, trampling on Christina’s feelings ruthlessly.


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