Do You Still Love Me When We Meet Again? (Aubrey and Damon) novel Chapter 118

Aubrey paused for a moment, then gently pushed his shoulders, pulling away from his embrace.

I have several cases on my plate right now, one of which involves Vance Corp’s chemical plant illegally discharging wastewater, causing varying egrees of pollution to the farmland and water sources of dozens of nearby households.”

Damon’s eyes blazed as he gazed deeply at her, listening intently to her story.

When she suddenly stopped, not continuing, he asked curiously, “Go on, I’m listening…”

t’s a battle between powerful corporations and ordinary people. No lawyer wants to touch this hot potato, but I took it.”

Damon’s eyes shone with admiration, and he nodded, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

A while back, I snuck into the chemical plant at night and collected water and soil samples to test. The evidence was rock solid, but before I could abmit it, it was stolen.”

Damon’s brows furrowed, his eyes filled with shock and concern.

reaking into the chemical plant was an incredibly dangerous thing to do.

et, she did it, and she did it without a trace.

Damon rubbed his forehead, but what was done was done. There was no point in scolding her for being reckless now.

ubrey saw his worry and resignation. “Don’t worry, I won’t take any more risks, but I’m not giving up on this case either.”

support you. So, what’s got you feeling so down right now?”

Vance Corp has someone protecting them, and they’ve already warned our firm. Alex wants me to drop it.”

Jamon took her hand, gently massaging it, his voice serious. “You go ahead and do what you need to do. No matter who’s protecting them, they bsolutely wouldn’t dare touch you here in New Haven City.”

That protection might be coming from your family.”

at those words, Damon froze, his handsome brows tightening, a look of incredulous shock and confusion in his eyes. After a long moment, he managed to utter two words: “My family?”

Yeah, I’m worried it might be your dad. And I…”

Jamon cut her off, his voice firm. It can’t be my dad. If it were, I’d never forgive him.”

learing that, Aubrey felt a wave of relief. “But Alex said their backing is incredibly strong, the kind that inspires fear without even showing their face.”

Jamon leaned back in his chair, his gaze falling as he sank into thought. After a moment, he murmured, “It could be my cousin.”

Which cousin?”

Evan Blackwood. The one who came to my place last time, the one who was so rude to you. He works in the Environmental Protection Agency, and

e’s in a pretty high position. He’s in charge of environmental pollution caused by chemical plants.”

So it was his cousin, Evan. No wonder he had such a problem with her.

Aubrey leaned in closer to Damon, wrapping her arms around his. She pressed her soft body against his arm, resting her chin on his shoulder as she whispered, “No wonder he dislikes me so much. It’s a conflict of interest. But he’s just a high–ranking official in the Environmental Protection Agen hat shouldn’t give him enough power to threaten our firm so completely”

There might be someone else behind him, or he might be shielding illegal operations, profiting from their illicit gains

Aubrey looked up, staring at Damon’s handsome profile from close range Her voice was soft as she said, “As long as it’s nor your stad, Fit relievast Damon turned his head, his gaze meeting hers, a faint smile playing on his lips “What would you be afraid

“T’d be afraid it would put you in a difficult position, caught in the middle

were my du

Damon raised his hand, gently caressing her fair cheek, so soft and delicate, his voice tender. “I wouldn’t be in a difficult pwision If came dow you and my dad being on opposite sides, I’d side with whoever represents what’s right.”

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“Hearing you say that gives me the confidence to investigate this without holding back. I won’t back down just because the other sale to your famolly

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“Okay. Do you need my help with anything?”

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Aubrey pursed her lips, resting her pointed chin on his broad shoulder, shaking her head.

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Damon’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he kissed her forehead. “Should I tell the elders about this and let them intervene?”

“Let’s not say anything yet.” Aubrey panicked slightly. “If we’re mistaken about your cousin, he’ll only dislike me even more in the future. And if he really is involved in illegal dealings with unscrupulous businesses, we can’t afford to alert him. We need to gather enough evidence to strike decisively and catch him off guard.”

“Whatever you say.” Damon took her hand, pulled it to his thigh, and lowered his head, his gaze falling on her pale, slender fingers. He gently played with her pretty, light pink nails. “You have your own way of working, but if you run into trouble or can’t solve something, you have to tell me right away.”

“I will,” Aubrey said, resting her cheek against his arm, her gaze drifting downwards to his hand.

She simply watched as he played with her fingers.

His warm, slightly rough fingertips gently massaged her fingers, touching her skin, then her nails, and finally kneading her fingertips, creating a ticklish,

comfortable sensation.

She couldn’t help but giggle. “Are my fingers that interesting?”

Damon also realized what he was doing, paused, and gave an awkward smile. “So slender, so pale, and so soft. Yeah, they’re pretty interesting.”

“Stop it,” Aubrey said, pulling her fingers away, releasing his arm, and standing up. “I’m going back to my room to shower. I’ll come out and have dinner with you after I’m done.”

With that, she turned to leave.

Suddenly, Damon grabbed her wrist.

She paused, looking back at him. “What’s wrong?”

Jamon gazed up at Aubrey, his eyes dark and filled with a hint of genuine hope. “The Blackwood family has a big get–together once a month, and this weekend, July first and second, is it. Will you come with me to my grandfather’s house?”

Aubrey was stunned, and hesitated.

These were fixed dates for the Blackwood family gatherings, and only members of the Blackwood family were entitled to attend.

Even his cousin, who had a girlfriend, had never brought her along.

‘Am I allowed to go?” Aubrey asked, feeling uneasy. After all, she wasn’t a member of the Blackwood family. “Your other family members might not be happy about it.”

“You don’t need to worry about anyone else’s feelings. All you have to ask yourself is, do you want to go with me?”

“I would love to,” Aubrey replied without a moment’s hesitation.

She had never felt so sure of anything in her life.

Whenever Damon needed her, she would be there for him.

The tension drained from Damon’s body, and a faint smile touched his handsome features. “Good. It’s a date, then”

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