Chapter 73
You must be here to do some shopping, right? By yourself?” Dylan had already come up with an excuse for me.
I paused for a moment, then spoke. “Dylan, the company Mr. Zamora signed with is the Parker Group, I didn’t just happen to show up there today.
I was actually planning to speak with Mr. Zamora, and it’s just a coincidence that you happened to be there.
None of this was a secret, and I didn’t need to hide anything. Even if I didn’t say it, Dylan would find out soon enough. There was no need for me to
a moment, as
ent, as if he didn’t quite process what I had said.
Dylan was clearly taken aback, his eyes blank for a m
1 sighed and continued. “If you don’t want to talk to me, I understand. But thanks for blocking that hit for me today..
“Why wouldn’t I want to talk to you? You’re here to make things right, aren’t you! That’s how we’ll fix the Uncle Martin situation” Dylan said, his face lighting up with a smile. Instead of being angry, he seemed genuinely pleased.
I was a little confused. “You’re not mad!”
some of my food. “Is there
“Why would I be mad! I trust you’ll handle this fairly,” Dylan replied, completely at ease. He even helped himself to som anything I can do to help?”
I stared at Dylan across from me, my calm demeanor disturbed by a sudden wave of emotion. It was as if a stone had been thrown into a still pond, sending ripples everywhere.
I wasn’t moved by attraction but by gratitude.
No one had ever trusted me unconditionally and stood by my side like this.
Even my father seemed to have eyes and heart only for Sophia now.
No matter what happened, Dylan’s presence and his absolute trust in me gave me great comfort and encouragement,
“Yvonne?” Dylan called, noticing I had spaced out
I suppressed the emotions swirling inside me, offering a faint smile. Td like to know if there’s any chance Mr. Zamora would back out of those
“Oh well..” Dylan furrowed his brows in hesitation. “I’m not sure right now. How about I ask Uncle Martin when I get back“”
“Okay. Thanks” I nodded.
“Yvonne, don’t mention it. But are you planning to give the stores to Harrison?” Dylan asked.
Since we were already open, I thought |
t it best to ask everything I had in mind.
I didn’t give a clear answer. “If one side is willing to reconcile, that would be best. We’ll offer the best compensation.
Zachary had set up the issue to be solved, and he hadn’t specified who should get the stores.
I understand. I’ll ask Uncle Martin later tonight,” Dylan said without hesitation, and there wasn’t the slightest doubt in his tone.
After lunch, I had planned to head back to Rosy House, but on the way, I remembered Marlon had called me, so I took a detour to meet him.
At the dock, the night was hazy, with a faint mist in the air that made the place feel eerie
I parked the car but didn’t get out right away. Instead, I sent Marlon a message.
It didn’t take long before someone came to guide me to him.
As I walked, I noticed several warehouses, indicating that Marlon still had some work to do tonight
“Since you’re busy, why not meet me some other time?” I said as soon as I saw Marlon
“What could be more important than you?” Marlon gave me a sly smile, then took a moment to look me over, Only when he was sure I was fine did
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Chapter 73
he gesture to the man standing nearby
The man was dressed in black, standing quietly in t
the shadows, so discreet that I hadn’t even noticed him when I entered.
“This is Ethan Mitchell, Marlon said slowly. “He’s good with fighting, and from now on, he’ll protect you.” “Your man“” I raised an eyebrow, thinking to myself, is he trying to get someone to keep an eye on me? Before Marlon could speak, Ethan spoke up. “I don’t have a master. I work for whoever pays me the most.”
“So, you’d betray me just like that?” I gave him a half–smile.
People who could be bought with monry were the easiest to manipulate but also the most ruthless.
“As long as a job isn’t finished, I won’t take another,” Ethan replied, seemingly irked by my comment. “Mrs. Parker, we bodyguards have a code of
Even with his words, I didn’t believe him,
Ever since my grandfather and mother passed away,
there was no one left in this world I could truly trust.
I turned my gaze toward Marlon, my voice as cold as an ice cave. “Why are you suddenly getting me a bodyguard?”
“I almost lost track of you for a second, and someone nearly hit you. How could I trust you to be alone without someone to watch over you?” Marlon answered naturally, his deep eyes betraying a concern that was hard to miss.
1 froze in place
It seemed like he really was thinking about me.
Perhaps because it had been too long since I felt warmth like this. I found myself uncomfortable with it
Earlier in the day, Dylan had already stirred up a lot of emotions in me, and now Marlon was making me feel touched as well.
“Why is the world suddenly being so gentle with me? Or is this all just a figment of my imagination?” I thought to myself.
Taking a deep breath, I suppressed the emotional turmoil inside me and said coldly, “You seem to be worrying too much.”
Marlon narrowed his sharp eyes, pausing for a moment before he sighed, “You’re my business partner now. If something happens to you, my loss will be even greater
His words helped ease some of the doubts in my mind.
From this perspective, he was right
I turned to look at Ethan. His features were sharp, and he didn’t seem like the kind of scheming person I’d expect.
With the store dispute to handle, I certainly needed someone who could maintain order.
But I still didn’t know his true capabilities.
“Mr. Warner said you’re good with your hands. How good are you?” I raised an eyebrow and asked.
As soon as I finished speaking, Marlon gave a subtle nod to one of his men. The man threw a small cigarette buti into the air.
Without a word, Ethan raised his hand and shot the cigarette butt out of the air.
The gun was equipped with a silencer, and there was barely any sound. The cigarette butt was reduced to ash in an instant.
It was nighttime, and the surroundings were dimly lit, yet Ethan’s shot was so decisive that it spoke volumes about his skill,
I let out the breath I had been holding. “Alright, let’s go
Ethan didn’t say anything but took two–steps forward, indicating his agreement.
Seeing me preparing to leave, Marlon added, “Do you need help with the mall situation?”
“Not for now” I was beginning to get a feel for the situation and wanted to try handling it on my own.
