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When Jasmine’s car collides with Antonio’s, she expects nothing more than an accident report and a headache. But from the moment he lays eyes on her, Antonio is captivated—her beauty, her presence, the quiet fire in her eyes. She’s been hurt before, and love is not something she’s searching for. All she wants is peace, warmth, and a place where she feels safe.

But Antonio is not a man who walks away from what he wants. And from the moment he sees her, he knows—he wants her.

HIS ENDEAVORS

Jasmine sat in her office, tapping her pen against the desk as she waited. She wasn't sure what to expect, but she knew better than to think this was a coincidence.

At exactly 4:00 PM, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in," she called, schooling her expression into something unreadable.

The door opened, and in stepped Konrad Conner.

He looked different in the daylight—less intimidating but still carrying that air of danger. He was dressed in a simple black button-up and slacks, but there was nothing casual about the way he carried himself.

Jasmine gestured to the chair across from her. "Take a seat."

Konrad smirked. "Not even a warm welcome? I'm hurt."

Jasmine folded her hands on the desk. "I wasn't expecting you to need therapy."

He chuckled, settling into the chair. "Oh, sweetheart, I don't. But let's just say, Antonio thought this might be… beneficial."

Jasmine's stomach tightened. "He sent you here?"

Konrad tilted his head. "Not exactly. But he knows I'm here."

Jasmine studied him for a moment. "Why?"

Konrad leaned forward slightly, his smirk never fading. "Because you're in his world now, Jasmine. And that means people are watching."

Her breath hitched slightly, but she forced herself to stay composed.

Konrad smiled, almost as if he enjoyed the tension.

CHAPTER TWENTY