"As for mercenaries..." Axel continued gently, "We do not provide mercenaries. We only provide security teams for high-profile clients who are not criminals."
His voice remained steady and reassuring.
Inside his mind, however, he had already made a silent decision; Evelyn must never know about the real mercenary operations connected to Wright Group.
That world was too dangerous.
Too violent.
If she knew the truth, she could easily become a target.
And Axel would never allow that.
Fortunately, Evelyn visibly relaxed when she heard his explanation.
"I feel relieved," she admitted quietly.
For days, she had been worried that Axel might secretly be involved in something that could destroy their lives.
Axel chuckled softly. His fingers brushed gently along her cheek again.
"Why do you look so frightened?" he asked.
Evelyn hesitated before answering. She looked slightly embarrassed. "Because my trusted informant said…" she murmured.
Axel waited.
