t T

walked out of the room where

nd if Cutie wasn't by his side, She probably

ge alert. Because it was mentioned to her yesterday that Empress would try to get help from her uncle who said he was going home for a sh

PNP's protective custody, she looks like a fool in jail. She had only been there for one night and a half d

only made the situation worse. She couldn't sleep last night because she's so afraid. Her chest was full of fear. S

er parents. Since last night, the entirety of her memory has been occupied. She had forgotten about it somehow but suddenly it came back and disturbed her whole system. She couldn't eat, she couldn't even move

ring if she will get jus

She can't handle it if what happ

she and her mom were shocked when suddenly one of them pointed a gun and the other one a knife. They were taken to the same room and there her Daddy was shot and

hich she used to hit the man who was holding her firmly

and took millions of money. That's why many of them can be killed, not just the two men she points to who have tattoos on their bodies, and not the one who owns the earring

the law believe tthatshe is telling t

ot appeal, but here they are and still freed. The bad thing then is if those two hide from the law

oo

dropping Cutie in surprise

, and it brought a smile to Casey's face. They were her makeshift family n

l said in unison, h

ity now? Em, did your uncle agree?" She quic

ecurity. Finally, her problems were lessened. If it was up to her, she wouldn't have gone to the p

she didn't see any man around. The

nudged her, almost caus

ana said, blushing and cove

ne: no boyfriend." Case

; that's just what they called their group. They had goals to achieve and rules to follow for success in life. One

e. Her eyes were sparkling, and she almost seemed to be sprouting hearts, indicating she was also excited

." Dana shook her by the arms. "You can have

ggy? He'

do you have to consider him as a boyfriend? He's old and should be respected

" She

ress playfully pointed at her. "I would love to have yo

ave no intention of being your aunt. Where is he?" She simply fixed her

g to Attorney Lagoste

joking. It's true she was getting her own personal protector. She no

cited to go inside, s

e?" she asked them, and

urned, talking to her lawyer. He was extremely tall, with a straight and sturdy back. He wore a royal blue, tight pullover shirt

ent. It seems Empress's uncle wasn't just bluffing. Even his back wa

shaking her by the arms. She blinked sev

s a reason her friends were going crazy over this man. B

nnie smiled a bit and gently waved his hand to catch her attention.

asculine vibe, from his attire to his posture. She stared at him, but his eyes scanned each one of them. His gaze didn't linge

. Alonde," Casey hea

otioned his hand

th a subtle nod befo

eemed even more striking than Ronnie, and it was Empress's uncle. He seemed like a mix of tan and rosy tones-bronze, to be exact. He looked Filipino, but his eyes were emerald green, h

e was just studying her, but she couldn't withstand the intensity

led her, causing he

niella Imperial. Casey, he's Lieutenant General Miguel Arthur Al

be someone of such a high rank? One more step, and he would be a General,

her friend. She knew Empress got what she mea

the military? Where's the decency in appointing someone who's looked up to by colleagues as a mere babysitter? Or wa

how old are you?"

face. Beautiful, indeed, but quite arrogant. He seemed like the typ

g eighteen this coming

thdrew her gaze. His stare felt l

rew taller and more imposing, turning even more handsome. Miggy was so intimidating. He looked influential,

an pack your things, Miss Imperial, so we can leave

d like she and Empress's uncle were going to have some issues. He appea

for you to give her rules of grounds to remember and follow,"

my job, and I exactly know what I wi

ing it. She should be grateful, but if he continued to act like a brooding soldier, t

and safety, en