Chapter 535

To be honest, Aiden was equally baffled. Jude and Willow had only briefly crossed paths in the Northwest Military District, and Maggie hadn’t even been present at the time. So why would Gao suspect Willow of seducing Jude? Unless… Jude had done something to give Gao the wrong idea. On the other end of the line, Aiden lowered his lashes, veiling the icy glint in his eyes. Yet his voice only grew softer. "Don’t worry about any of this. The Mac family has their hands full right now, and the matter has even caught the attention of the National Security Ministry. No one would dare lay a finger on you again. Willow, you don’t have to live in fear anymore." Willow chuckled lightly. "Aiden, ever since Roran told me you’d handle everything and asked me to trust you, I haven’t been afraid." The line fell silent—so quiet she could barely hear his breathing. She imagined him moved, perhaps even blushing to the tips of his ears, and a slow smile curved her lips. But then, his voice dropped to a hus