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    For a heartbeat, Ste’s heart skipped. The warmth in his tone nearly undid her. She gently pulled her hand free and tried to lighten the mood.


    “I can’t stay tonight,” she said with a smallugh. “I need to pack first. I can’t just move in empty-handed.”


    She actually had a lot to bring over—clothes, documents, memories she hadn’t had time to sort through.


    Truth was, Ste had already made up her mind about moving in with William even before Jasmine entered the picture. Jasmine’s situation had only… dyed it.


    William blinked, his expression flickering between disbelief and joy. “You’re saying—you’re really willing to move in?”


    Ste gave a small nod, her tone casual. “Your ce is big, secure, and close to everything. It just makes sense. No point putting myself at risk when I don’t have to.”


    Far from cooling him off, her practical words only made William’s smile widen.


    His eyes shone like a kid who’d just been handed something he didn’t think he could have. “I’ll send Luca to help pack your things,” he said quickly. “You don’t need to lift a finger. Just rest. I’ll make sure everything from your apartment gets moved over.”


    Watching him buzz with excitement, Ste couldn’t help but smile. For someone so usuallyposed, seeing William this happy over something so simple did something to her. A quiet warmth spread through her chest.


    Days slipped by quietly, with no word or movement from Erebus. Jasmine’s wounds had mostly healed, leaving behind faint scars and restless energy.


    One morning, she finally gathered her courage and found Ste in the study. “Ms. Russell,” she began softly, twisting her fingers, “I… I was wondering if I could find a job. Something simple. I promise it won’t interfere with anything.”


    Jasmine felt trapped in her own skin. Days of sitting at home were starting to drive her crazy.


    She had money now—enough to livefortably—but the silence was unbearable. She wasn’t built to do nothing. Still, when she approached Ste, she did it nervously, like an employee asking her boss for a risky favor.


    “Of course,” Ste said without hesitation. “What kind of job are you thinking about?”


    Jasmine blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected Ste to agree so quickly. “Um… honestly, I’m not sure. I don’t have much education, and I’ve only done small jobs before—being a waitress, mostly.”


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    She came from a poor home, unable to afford school. Before meeting Ste, she’d been just another face in the crowd.


    Ste tilted her head, studying her. “What about something you actually like doing? Something you’ve dreamed of?”


    The moment the words left her mouth, Ste almostughed at herself. She sounded like one of those motivational talk show hosts telling people to “follow their passion.”


    Still, Jasmine took the question seriously. She paused, then said, almost shyly, “When I was little, I wanted to open a flower shop. Flowers always made me happy. I thought… maybe they could make others happy too.”


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