NovelBookChapter 302 Lucy asked, "Is it because of that whole thing with the Blackwood illegitimate son?" Lucy and Katie had been there during Tom Malfoy's revenge attack and had nearly died. Thank god for Alana. Even now, remembering that night still sent chills down their spines. Later, after the police investigation wrapped, Thalia had given them the general picture. So they knew bits and pieces about the Blackwood family , though not the full story. Hearing Lucy's question, Thalia nodded. "Yeah.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTom Malfoy had the Russian PrMinister backing him, giving him serious firepower. When Asher and I were together, my family got caught in the crossfire. Dad's still furious about all of it." Lucy nodded sympathetically. "Can't really blhim." Thalia took another couple swigs, her face already flushing. "But now Tom's locked up, and once the legal stuff wraps, he's ---- facing execution. Grace Bennett got life in prison.
The threats are gone, and I've got Alana now-nobody can get tobecause of Asher anymore. So why can't we just be together?" Katie sipped her drink. "Objectively, you're right. But after everything your dad went through? His reaction's totally normal. Just human nature." "Dad said anyone but Asher would be fine." Thalia's eyes welled up. "But I only want him. Just him." Lucy sighed deeply. "Feelings don't cwith an off switch." Katie suggested, "Rupert's actually a pretty solid guy.
Maybe give him a chance? Might help you get over Asher." Thalia shook her head firmly. "Can't. My heart's already full with Asher." When Asher arrived at the bar, it was past ten. At this hour, the nightlife was just ramping up. The bar thumped with bass-heavy tracks as people moved to the rhythm, the air thick with alcohol and perfume. ---- Security cleared a path as Asher entered. The music stopped abruptly. Conversations died mid- sentence. The bar manager led the way to Thalia.
Thalia, Lucy, and Katie were completely wasted. Thalia slumped against the sofa, eyes still wet, tear tracks on her cheeks, mumbling incoherently. Lucy sat on the floor, clutching a bottle, drinking and crying, words slurred beyond recognition. Katie lay passed out next to Thalia, dead to the world. Alana stood perfectly straight nearby, face expressionless, like a sentinel. The bar manager gestured toward Alana and said respectfully, "Mr. Blackwood, with that lady present, Miss Winters and her friends were perfectly safe. Nobody dared cnear them." The crowd had been dispersed. The previously raucous venue was suddenly silent. The abrupt quiet seemed to register with Thalia. She blinked open her bleary eyes, gaze wandering until it landed on Asher. Thalia's eyes paused momentarily when they caught sight of his tall figure. The next second, almost instinctively, she opened her arms toward him, voice soft and vulnerable.
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"Asher... need a hug." Like ice melting in spring sunlight, the coldness m around Asher instantly vanished. He crossed to her and pulled her into his arms.
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