Everyone turned to stare at Liam when they heard this. What was wrong with this man? How could he blatantly disrespect the heir of the Bristow family like this? This was unacceptable!They knew better than to offend Yankel, who was not only the heir of the Bristow family fortune but also the manager of Bristow Group. Besides, there were rumors circulating around about Yankel and Sunniva's feud over the family inheritance. Apparently, the stakes were so high that all of the employees of Bristow Group had already started to take sides. The fact that Liam, who had been employed as Sunniva's bodyguard, was standing up to Yankel meant that things were about to turn very ugly soon!The color drained from Yankel's face, and his assistant was equally horrified. She snapped, "How dare you speak to me like this! Do you have any idea who you're dealing with here? Mr. Bristow here is the manager of Bristow Group, so how dare you treat him like this? Do you have any idea what you've gotten your
Linda was absolutely seething at this point, but as humiliated as she was, she did not dare to stand up to Sunniva, as convincing as her previous claims were. Everyone gasped at this. Was a war about to break out?Sunniva was a strong woman. Just one slap had Linda's cheek swollen as though she had been stung by a wasp. She clutched her cheek, returned to Yankel's side and cozied up to him, whimpering, "It hurts, Mr. Bristow, look! She hit me! How can she punish me when all I was trying to do was defend you?"Yankel's expression was dark, and he shot Sunniva a cold look. "What is the meaning of this, Sunniva? Linda is my assistant, and how can you slap her in front of everyone else? This is unacceptable! Besides, I'm the manager of this company, so who else would have the right to fire anyone in this company if not me?"Sunniva glared at Yankel and Linda, refusing to relent. "Consider this your last warning, Yankel. Keep an eye on your assistant. How dare she tell me what to do? S
Liam's words hung in the air as he turned on his heel and strode away, quickly catching up with Sunniva, who was already ahead.Yankel and Linda were left rooted to the spot, stunned by the commanding presence Liam had left in his wake. His gaze had been chilling, his aura so formidable that they found themselves holding their breath, a sheen of cold sweat coating their skin.Only after Liam's figure had disappeared did Yankel snap out of his daze. He spun around, his eyes narrowing as he watched Liam's retreating back, plotting his next move.Linda, clutching her reddened cheek, leaned into Yankel, her voice quivering, "Mr. Bristow, can you believe that? A lowly bodyguard, thinking he can get away with treating you like that just because Sunniva's taken a shine to him. It's outrageous! You're not just our company's general manager, you're the Bristow family's heir. He's got no respect!"Her eyes burned with spite as she watched Liam and Sunniva leave. Accustomed to adulation at th
Celena had done her homework, but the numbers coming out of the guard's mouth still sent a shock through her.Fifty thousand dollars?! That was no drop in the bucket. Even if she scrimped and saved on her modest salary of 1050 dollars a month, there was no way she could afford that in a year without starving herself.Despite the shock painting her face, Celena pressed on, inquiring about the school's facilities and teaching standards.The guard, already pegging her as out of her league, answered her questions with thinly veiled impatience.Undeterred by his attitude, Celena stood firm at the service window, ready to dig deeper into the school's offerings, when Jovie's cries pierced the air behind her."Waaah... Mommy, it hurts, it hurts so much..."Celena's heart sank. Jovie was on the ground with tears streaming down her face. Towering over her was a boy in the crisp uniform of Guiding Star School, and behind him, a sleek Maybach stood parked, its driver in a sharp black suit wa
As she spoke, the woman was a mask of arrogance, her eyes scornfully sweeping over Celena and Jovie.She might have been just a nanny, but thanks to Mr. Esper's special status, she was treated with high regard in Drunham City. The difference she was accustomed to had inflated her ego, making her look down on everyone as if they were beneath her.Celena's heart skipped a beat as she took a good look at the boy before her. His features were fine and delicate, and his light golden-brown hair shimmered subtly. He was clearly biracial.The middle-aged woman's words echoed in her mind. That was Ambassador Mr. Esper's son. Celena knew well enough that people like her could not just cross paths with the high and mighty without consequences.She glanced at Jovie, whose hands were smeared with blood, and felt a pang of pain. They were not to blame for that mess. The fault lay squarely with the other side.So Celena stood her ground, her voice firm as she confronted them. "Being the ambassad
The boy, however, seemed far from ready to leave. He was actually amused by the spectacle, his eyes alight with mischief as he glanced between Celena's distressed face and Jovie's tears.Pointing at Jovie, he barked at the woman, "Throwing money is fun! I want to do it too. I want to throw until she's done for!"The woman hastily grabbed another bundle of cash from her purse and presented it to the boy with a bow. "Here you are, young master. Whatever makes you happy. Just be careful not to overdo it."Grinning from ear to ear, the boy snatched the money, about $1,500, and threw it in Jovie's face, laughing cruelly. "You're pathetic! A blubbering fool! All you do is cry. You're an embarrassment. Let's see if I can throw you to your end!"Money flew and slapped Jovie's face, followed by the little boy's stinging insult. Tears streamed down Jovie's cheeks as she sobbed, her hands covering her face. "I'm not a dummy, Mommy... I'm not..."Celena's blood boiled at the cruelty. She neve
The smile vanished from Sunniva's face, replaced by a look of serious contemplation. "You know, for someone with your moves, it's weird I never heard about you back in Drunham City. You've got me curious, where'd you pick up all these tricks? Your file says you're ex-military, right?"Liam's expression did not waver as he answered, "Yeah, that's right. I'm a vet. Picked up a thing or two in the field."Sunniva's eyes narrowed skeptically as she tossed the papers onto the coffee table, her gaze icing over. "Liam, you're not telling the truth! There's no way you're just a vet. I know what Woden can do. He is at least a Three-Star War King, and if you took one down with a single move, you're even stronger! Someone with your skills would be a high-ranking officer, not retiring from the front lines to play bodyguard. So, spill it, who are you, really?"Her stare was icy, her recent clashes with Yankel had her on edge, and she could not afford to let her guard down. If Liam were Yankel's
Curiosity sparked in Sunniva's eyes, but she did not press further. "Sure thing, no sweat."Liam offered a few words of gratitude, then spun on his heel and strode out of the office.Sunniva lounged on the couch, eyes tracking Liam as he left the room. She flipped through the file on Liam, her expression a mix of wonder and intrigue."It's bizarre. Who is this Liam, really? To think Drunham City hides such a VIP. Why's he got me spinning tales to his wife with all his cash?"Once Liam departed, he beelined out of the office.While flagging down a cab to head back to the Stone residence, his phone buzzed with Celena's name. Her voice, laced with sobs, fought against the clamor in the background."Liam, hurry over. Jovie and I are at a clinic by Guiding Star School. She's hurt and won't stop crying for you. I can't soothe her," Celena choked out.Jovie injured? Liam's heart raced. "What happened? Is it bad? Hang in there, Celena. I'm coming right now!"He caught the first taxi in