Chapter 1824

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He knew in his gut that someone had hurt her.

Working in the shadows, he was dangerously close to the truth.

Even if Norris hadn’t intervened, Owen had already zeroed in on Julian.

Owen’s family had some influence, and he had joined the police force right out of college.

He had chosen that badge solely for the girl he loved.

Norris had simply tipped the scales, dropping the golden piece of evidence right onto the detective’s lap.

“So, are you going to call your junior and check on her?”

“She’s heading to a war zone as a War Correspondent. That’s a brutal gig for anyone.”

Claire was stating plain facts in defense of Fannie.

Norris was well aware.

Fannie was exceptionally brilliant—that was undisputed.

She was fiercely independent, managing to mastermind a ruthless escape from Julian’s predatory grasp.

And she had executed it flawlessly!

“There’s no need. Reaching out will only distract her.”

He respected her drive, but his interest ended there.

Claire was speechless. You’re practically made of ice, Norris.

Honestly, it was for the best.

By drawing a hard line, he wouldn’t lead her on or derail her future over a fleeting romance.

Still, Claire had a feeling Fannie wouldn’t just forget a man as magnetic as Norris. The more of a perfect gentleman he was, the harder she would fall.

“Got it.”

Claire opted to text Fannie instead of calling.

Fannie felt a sharp pang of disappointment, but she kept her thoughts to herself.

She was overseas, and Norris was back home. Clinging to false hope was a waste of energy.

She would cross that bridge when she returned.

Still, knowing Norris had secretly pulled strings for her brought a warm flush to her chest.

Claire claimed her brother was made of ice, but Fannie knew better.

In her eyes, Norris had always been incredibly tender.

Later, Claire shared the juicy gossip about Norris and Fannie with Dane.

From a guy’s perspective, Dane thought Norris handled it perfectly.

“Your brother shut down any false hope. It’s the kindest thing he could do for her.”

Claire understood that, but she arched an eyebrow. “What if it were you?”

“If it were anyone else, I’d be ten times more ruthless than your brother.”

Dane’s answer felt loaded, and Claire braced herself for the punchline.

Right on cue, Dane’s voice dropped to a low, husky register. “But if it were you… I’d burn the world down.”

He would have made his absolute devotion crystal clear without a second of hesitation.

You had to fight dirty if you wanted to claim what was yours.

Playing it cool just meant someone else would steal the prize.

Dane wasn’t about to give anyone else a window of opportunity.

Claire rolled her eyes. So much for him being a cold, emotionless corporate shark.

“And if it were you, I would have never let you get on that plane.”

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finger?

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breaking a sweat.

Claire scoffed.

She wouldn’t have needed to flee to a war zone in the first place.

That brief tangent passed, but soon Yolande came buzzing with the latest gossip on Yorick Thorne.

“He actually took your advice. He signed up for the idol survival show.”

Yorick was going all in.

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