"—because I don't believe that someone this capable and fearless would use turn to such an immature way of assassinating me."Upon hearing that question, Edward sighed, raised his brow anxiously at Darius, and replied, "Sir, I've heard some things about Morrison. He's renowned for being a controversial Reid family member, who often finds loopholes around the rules. Anyone he targets—no matter how much they beg or resist—will end up miserably. From what I recall, you two have never crossed paths."A contemplative frown marred Darius' face, but he was more calm than nervous. He lounged further into his seat before spreading his lips into a grin. He then turned, moved his feet off the bed, and sat with his legs crossed the floor. Then, he rested his palms on his knees. Keeping his arms straight, he exerted force to support his body in sitting upright. At that moment, Darius' expression resembled calm waters."Relax. You don't have to feel so nervous. It's an unnecessary emotion under th
Winston sighed deeply, then sat on the ground before Darius. He mimicked Darius in sitting cross-legged and resting his hands on his knees. While furrowing his brows, he spoke with a helpless sigh. "But I've already told you the truth about that night; your family contacted me first. You just refuse to believe it because you hadn't reunited with the family at the time. I can't tell which member of the Reid family approached me because it's been so long, and I dare not guarantee they're still alive. You might not know this, but your family members die relatively faster than others. Although their deaths are due to various illnesses, I still get this ominous feeling whenever I think about it. By the way, this isn't a secret; almost every trained professional and person in the wealthier social circles knows about it. Thus, I have no reason to hide this from you."He held Darius's gaze, his eyes filling with the utmost seriousness as he exclaimed, "I swear to God that everything I've sai
"—I think that man went too far." By then, Winston's voice bubbled with rage.Bridget happened to hear that when she arrived outside Darius' door. She instinctively raised her fists ahead, ready to break down the door and enter. However, she ultimately listened to her head and stopped herself. Now, only one of Bridget's fists reached out to knock against the door hard. It took several knocks before Darius' voice rang out. "Come in."Bridget opened the door without hesitation. After placing both hands behind her back, she stood at the doorway to announce, "Sir, I heard someone discussing me in the room earlier."Her brows gathered with displeasure.Seeing that, Darius quirked a brow, then exerted strength through his arms to turn his body in the other direction. He soon faced Winston and jutted his chin at the latter. "This man was the one chatting about you; this man finds you very attractive and would like to make your acquaintance. Likewise, he highly approves of your aggression
"That led me to having bountiful riches, enough to raise a child while living a regular life. Likewise, I can afford to bequeath him some assets to guarantee his survival after my death.""Okay, I'll allow that." Darius smiled and nodded before shifting his gaze to Bridget, instructing, "Take him to West Atlantics Int’l. Give him a l position like the one he requested."For a second, Bridget's eyes grew large, then she resumed a flat stare while nodding. Not a single protest came from her. She kept her hands behind her back and lowered her head at Darius. "Yes, sir. I'll head off if you need nothing else from me."Darius nodded. "I appreciate your efforts."Bridget shook her head with a slight smile before strolling ahead. Being an enlightened martial artist meant she could walk abnormally fast. Although Bridget wasn't as tall as Winston, nor was the length of her legs anywhere close to his, it was still challenging for him to match her pace.Hands behind her back, she stepped forward
"—Winston Evans is beside me, and he hasn't stopped rambling. It seems there are many things he wishes to say to you."Darius cocked a brow. "Come in."That was Bridget's cue to enter the room. Upon entering, her eyes swept past every corner inside, yet she didn't see Edward. Her brows formed an offended line at once. Even her tone had withered with a hint of anger and bewilderment. "No wonder I felt something was amiss. Why has Edward disappeared now, of all times? Doesn't he know he must be by your side, especially since all the newly arrived bodyguards are so problematic? They might attempt an assassinate you at any moment! Even if we manage to kill off these bodyguards, the person that owns them could easily send a new batch of bodyguards to continue assassinating you! Still, despite all these potential risks, Edward chose to leave you alone here!"She exhaled deeply, her frustration seeping out with her breath. By then, her respectful gaze at Darius had morphed into a scowl.Win
Darius flashed a confident smirk.That was when Bridget turned around, her pointed glare cutting to Winston. "Why are you still standing here, then? Get out."Winston had stood aside and remained silent since Bridget entered the room to speak with Darius. He kept his distance because he could sense something was amiss with Bridget. Moreover, Winston considered Darius' personality and knew the latter wouldn't have tolerated the disrespect Bridget demonstrated from any of the Reid family's bodyguards. Darius wouldn't have allowed her to stay by his side if she had continued her tantrum. Likewise, Edward would've dealt with Bridget even if Darius decided to let her antics slide. Hence, he was sure there must've been a reason behind Bridget's odd behavior. Curiosity gushed through his every vein, but little did he expect the answer to get revealed before him. Raising both brows and smirking, he looked at Darius while placing his hands behind his back. "Okay, I'll make myself scarce now.
Darius was shocked at Bridget's promise; she was willing to forsake everything to prove her loyalty to him. It made his brows shoot up before he settled into an amused grin. Hands behind his back, he said, "Although I didn't expect that pledge from you, I'm still glad to hear it."He spun and sat back on the couch, his finger pointing ahead. "There are four vials, each containing a drop of my blood. You may take two of them; one will be an antidote to the drug, while you can use the other to cultivate your skills. I intend to leave the other two Edward. I trust you don't have anything against that, right?" Bridget inhaled deeply and nodded, then picked up two vials. Without hesitation, she poured both vials' blood onto her tongue.Darius instantly realized his mistake but could only shut his eyes, not wanting to see the jarring scene before him. He couldn't bear to witness it, nor allow himself to laugh, as it might make her ashamed. That was why he shut his eyes almost instantly.
"—I'll take you to West Atlantics Int’l. Bridget's currently working on something else, so she's most likely too busy to deal with you." Upon saying that, Darius raised both brows and pursed his lips into a thin line.Winston was quick to follow behind Darius as the latter led the way. He was ecstatic to have Darius show him around West Atlantics Int’l. That was the most ideal outcome, so he immediately rushed behind Darius.The journey was mostly successful, except when Winston insisted on driving; he crashed the front of the car into the gate seconds after Darius agreed to let him take the wheel.Sitting in the backseat, Darius crossed his arms before his chest and frowned at the massive sign next to him that read West Atlantics Int’l. He sighed, then turned to face Winston. "You broke my car on the way here. I have no clue how you intend to compensate me since I doubt you can afford to pay the price I demand, no matter how low. On top of the damage, you still drove me to the compa