Chapter 374
“I didn’t know you knew how to brew teal” I said, genuinely impressed.
He chuckled. “I just looked it up online and learned it on the spot.”
I laughed even harder. “You really are an outstanding person, Mr. Kenway. To think you can learn something so quickly.”
“Thank you for the compliment, Miss Jones,”
We exchanged pleasantries, passing the cup of tea between its until it was finally empty.
Soren placed the cup back on the table, but his arm remained firmly around my waist. “There’s something I’d like to discuss with you, Taylor.”
“Sure, what is it?” Lasked, my gaze softening with affection
I couldn’t help but admire his flawless gestures up close. They were so perfect it was almost unbearable. I wanted. to bite him so badly.
“How about 1 arrange a bodyguard for you when you go to Berrada?” His voice was gentle, seeking my opinion.
Imet his eyes. “Is that really necessary?”
“Yes, it is. Berrada is a chaotic place, with muggings happening all the time, as you already know. Recently, a few celebrities had their luggage stolen while they were there for a shoot, didn’t they?”
I fell silent, unwilling to argue, knowing he’d seen the same news.
My colleagues had discussed it at length, some even voicing concerns about the risks of traveling there.
“I’ll have Sean Claude, my personal bodyguard, accompany you. He’s very skilled. Grandpa personally selected him for me. He once took on ten people at once, as if it were nothing
“Don’t worry. I’m not doing this because I don’t trust you or want to keep tabs on you. I just want you to be safe.” He spoke carefully, making sure I understood his intentions.
Overcome with warmth and gratitude, I smiled at him. “It’s okay. You don’t need to explain. I trust you.”
My voice softened, and even my smile trembled slightly. “I know you’re just worried about my safety.”
“Then… You’re okay with Sean going with you tomorrow?” he asked.
“But he’s your personal bodyguard. Are you sure you’ll be alright with him accompanying me?”
Soren remained calm. “I have other bodyguards with me, including Michael. He may look like just an assistant, but he’s highly skilled too.”
I was shocked. I’d never realized Michael was so skilled.
Then another thought struck me, and my brow furrowed in curiosity. “Does your work involve dangerous elements?”
Soren paused, then shared a story from his past that sent chills down my spine.
Years ago, a senior engineer from our division was ambushed on his way home late at night and lost his life. At first, we thought it was just a tragic accident, but we later discovered it was an organized crime.
“Espionage is something we never rule out in our line of business, which is why Grandpa assigned people to
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protect me
He offered me a reassuring smile when he saw the unease my face..
“But don’t worry. Our security has improved significantly thanks to everyone’s vigilance in the department. Incidents like that are rare now,” Soren reassured me. “Sea is actually my assistant and driver, so you can relax.”
“Lunderstand…” I replied. “You don’t have to comfort me. But even so, you shouldn’t let your guard down. The chances of something happening may be 1 in 10,000, but st”
“Exactly.” His fingers gently traced the lines of my palm, is touch warm and lingering “I cherish my life very much, especially now that I have you.”
I smiled, unable to resist reaching up to graze his jawline and running my fingers over the cool, rough stubble.
Lowering my voice, I asked, “Why?”
He leaned into my touch, pressing his lips against my hand. “You tell me…”
“I don’t know.”
“Then I’ll kiss you until you do…”
With that, his searing kiss landed, hot and overwhelming, like a kettle boiling over. I could feel the heat consuming me whole…
