From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 106

“I’ve told you a hundred times already. I don’t have what you want, so stop wasting your time on me.”

Baal watched their faces twist in frustration. He flashed a sly, almost mocking smile that only made them angrier. Without another word, they stomped out of the office.

As soon as the room was clear, Baal’s assistant came in and set a folder down on his desk.

“Baal, Finn is celebrating today. He’s organized a dinner and wants to invite you.”

“Tell him no. I made a promise to myself, I’m never sharing a table with Finn. There’s nothing between us but bad blood. That’s never going to change.”

“Got it. I’ll let them know.”

Baal signed the document, handed it back to his assistant, and said quietly, “Have someone keep an eye on the Gates family. If they make a move on Laurinda, I want to know right away.”

“Understood. I’ll take care of it.”

The assistant didn’t really get why Baal was so invested, but he was a pro, so he didn’t ask questions. He just got to work.

With the office quiet again, Baal pulled out an old photo from his drawer. It was a faded picture, just someone’s back. He traced it gently with his finger, his voice low and rough. “Don’t worry. I’ll keep her safe, no matter what.”

***

After talking things over with York, Laurinda finally made up her mind. She’d work with the Baker family. York had broken it down for her—maybe they couldn’t tell yet if the Baker family was a friend or foe, but one thing was clear: the Bakers and the Gates were enemies.

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