top the small cake, stealing a glance

e to contain the tears

ability coursed through her, ti

th those shoulders coveted even by international

and tears traced a delica

ped Emilee's back, remarking, "There, there

, unexpectedly, the hooks of Emil

tinted Brenn

o, stood m

r grip on Brennen, cast

smile, saying, "That wasn

ush coloring her face and even tintin

yes and catching only the soft s

till had not instructed

, he found her immersed in a m

hat?" Brennen lifted his glass, t

verted her gaze, steering clear

sh, Brennen inquired, "S

dding any pretense of sophistication as she immersed

poonful of soup, Emilee d

remarked, "It's nearly midnight;

hut her eyes, hand

eyes, she extingu

r question, asked, "What ar

sponding, "Didn't you promise

emplation, Brenne

eeling that the delivery gu

ed, "So, are we destined to r

" Brennen, straightforward as ever,

Patel and Lewis clans won't let you, a mere deliver

othing to fear. Do you have the courage to m

y not? But mind you, my standards are high. If you can'

his hand to wip

closed in, gently wiping her lips and

little tro

before her and surprisingly found

ing out?" she

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ee obstinately retorted, "Fine! Only the ti

g in his pocket. Retrieving it, he notice

lcony, he answered t

rom the other end. "Boss, a

onchalantly, "Yeah

-ranked assassin on the Hitmen List, is

ow, a hint of contempt

owerhouse in combat, more of a crafty str

sing it casually, "No big deal, don't worry. Just

observed Brennen

buzzed with calls fr

h numbers and contemplate

ut to do so, Clare'

ed, "Hey, Cla

irthday,

with a knowing sm

lmost forgot it was your bi

hand, stealing occasional glances at Bren

ingly captivating in h

wish you a happy birt

y," Emilee replied, tak

t tell me yet, let me think. Your

d bitterly a

ur

so,

, Cary, right?" Clare int

n." Emilee cut str

in a matter of moments, a string of expletive

he delectable, not-too-greasy cake,

th did you end up entwined with the delivery gu

rk. "We're getting hitch

ap out of it! You come from affluence! He's just a delivery man! Not even fit to r

an settle for someone beneath your standards! I understand the financia

Emilee's silence, Clare voice

is pl

ent to center yourself! Wait for me; I'll find a solution for you. The key to resolv

ime! I'll personally approach this individual and implore him to collaborate with the Lewis

h that man for assistance during this tough p

, Clare abruptly

r phone's call log,

ed his cigarette and said into the

think I should mention," James

en inquired, toying

"Elsie Walton asked about your wh

ud

ngly anxious, retorted, "You didn't spill the

. She had me cornered that day. If I hadn't spilled the b

re practically brothers from different mot

youth, and her family wields influence in both legal and shady dealings. She's gone to grea

take

ght t

agitatedly o

h a bold, fierce spirit and a misch

rth-ranked hitman, hadn't ratt

odge this persistent wo

umber lit up

he call rang for several seconds

sigh of relief, his

it was a te

ed it t

g out at this hour, but I'd like to discuss the new district project with you. I have