From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 373

The tension melted from Laurinda’s face and she gave him a hopeful, almost sheepish smile. She couldn’t help but feel a little guilty for tricking him into coming back to Apex earlier.

She figured there was no point hiding the truth now. She might even need Adolphus’s help before this was over. “I’m working with Kinsey on an organ trafficking case,” she admitted. “We traced the operation’s main base to this area, so I came to check it out.”

“When I left the hangar, I saw Garry running and remembered the gunshots from before, so I followed after him.”

“Then I spotted you in the warehouse. I heard a sniper rifle, so I took care of the shooter first. Figured I’d give you some backup while I was at it.”

Laurinda’s lips curled into a sly smile. She couldn’t deny she’d done it on purpose. The second she realized those guys were working for Kenny, she made a deliberate choice to step in.

It was a message and a warning all at once. She wanted Kenny to know Adolphus was under her protection. If he ever tried something again, he’d have to think twice. Some people just weren’t his to mess with.

“Don’t do that again.”

“Huh?” Laurinda blinked at Adolphus, confused. “Don’t do what again?”

He looked at her, his eyes cool but his expression softening. Seeing her now, with that innocent look, was nothing like the icy, dangerous aura she’d had just moments ago. Adolphus let out a long sigh, his tough front slipping away.

“I mean it. Next time something like this happens, don’t go charging in. Just keep yourself safe, okay?”

“And stop lying to me. I can’t believe I actually thought you’d just go back to Apex like you said.”

“I can’t promise that,” Laurinda said. She took a step closer and, without waiting for a response, wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her head to his chest.

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