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Chapter 1078

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Declan didn't know Darius was watching him from his room on the second floor. He stood by the window with his hands behind his back. Bridget stood a step behind him with a Cheshire cat grin.

Darius turned to her and asked, "Can you tell me why you look so happy?"

Bridget nodded. "I just think this guy's hilarious." She exhaled.

Darius could tell she was trying her best not to let her amusement get the better of her. Obviously, she wasn't getting very far. He tucked his hands into his pockets and smiled. Bridget's grin was infectious.

Bridget cleared her throat and continued, "He wants to win your attention and trust but isn't willing to treat you with complete sincerity." Her expression turned scornful. "I don't think he's trustworthy, sir. I also don't think he made it into the Reid family through glorious means."

Darius raised an eyebrow curiously. "Why do you think that?"

"It's simple. Before any of us are allowed to join the Reid family's bodyguard training center, Bruce will use
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