Chapter 969

"—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