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    Jasmine, her cap pulled low, whispered a quiet “thank you” before sliding into the car.


    Once she was safely dropped off, William opened the car door for Ste. “You didn’t bring your car today. I’ll take you home,” he offered.


    Ste hesitated for a second, then nodded and climbed in without a word.


    As the car pulled away, William spoke evenly. “Jake’s been dealt with. He’ll face what’sing to him. And even if he does get out someday, Choria won’t have a ce for him anymore.” William’s connections ensured Jake’s name was tainted for good—no business would dare hire him, not with William’s shadow hanging over them.


    “And if he tries running off somewhere,” he added, “he’ll hit walls everywhere. No visa office will touch him.”


    Ste gave a faint smile. “Thank you for taking care of it.” She knew it hadn’t been his burden to bear, yet he had done it anyway.


    A weekter, Ste arrived at the g with Jasmine, who had fully recovered. This time, there was no sneaking around. Ste entered proudly, hand in hand with her.


    The two wore matching dresses in different shades, standing together like elegant twin sisters and instantly bing the center of attention.


    Throughout the evening, Ste openly looked after Jasmine, making sure everyone noticed. When she introduced Jasmine to the media as her sister, the message couldn’t have been clearer. Jasmine wasn’t just a guest—she was someone Ste truly cherished.


    However, from the dim corners of the hall, a pair of sharp eyes watched them closely. The light briefly caught a scorpion tattoo inked across the man’s hand, glinting ominously.


    When the g finally ended, Ste and Jasmine returned to the apartment, releasing deep breaths of relief the moment the door clicked shut behind them.


    It was afort to know the evening had passed without incident. Ste suspected that Erebus wouldn’t dare make a move in such a crowded, prestigious gathering.


    As Jasmine eased out of her gown, concernced her voice. “Do you really think this n will bring them out?”


    Ste gave a firm nod. “Erebus knows you’re connected to me now. They’ll figure out you were the one who got shot before. Seeing both of us walk away unscathed tonight will only push them to contact you again.”


    Jasmine didn’t fully understand what Erebus was, but she trusted Ste enough not to question it.


    Later that night, after stepping out of the shower, Jasmine’s phone buzzed with a call from an unfamiliar number. Remembering Ste’s advice, Jasmine hit record before answering.


    A deep, rough voice came through the speaker. “Miss yton, we’ve crossed paths before. I’m calling to make a deal—about Jake.”


    Jasmine could hear the danger in the caller’s tone. Though her fingers trembled, she steadied her breath and met the fear withposure. “Who are you? And what kind of deal are we talking about?”


    “I know how much you despise him for lying to you. I can give you a chance to make him pay. All I need is something on Ste Russell.”


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