e. The guards were still in slumber, which surprised him, but he remained unpe

he expenses of which Ferdinand covered,

d, Melody, were the ones present now. Ferdinand glanced at Michael, inqui

. Looks like he fulfilled his duties after all," Michael r

ves," Melody murmured, rising from her se

rs," Ferdinand replied with a smi

ted, hitting his fist on

raising an eyebrow. "

een spying on me for some time now. I've received countless threatening messages, s

uth. "Keep your voice down. We can't risk the possibility

es. He ran a hand through his hair in distr

efore suggesting, "Why don't yo

em all asleep outside, remember? That person managed to take

ace lit up with an id

asked in confusion, hope

our guard detail? It's clear he's capable and willing to put himself in harm's way for you

l handed it to him, and Ferdinand promptly made a call. He reached out to his secretary, instruct

to Ethan's ward, discovering he had undergone surgery and was on the road to recovery. He snapped a picture and forwar

hael remarked, and Ferdinand concurred, resti

pened, he muttered, "So, I didn't die. I'm grateful! It seems

o the ward, and as he entered, Ethan stared at him with a mix of anger and resignation. Despite h

ting him. "Don't strain your

plied, his voice bar

a seat beside the bed, his eyes

eling now?" Eth

terrupted, his tone s

d in his chest at th

Ethan s

gaze unwavering, "I me

deliveryman and an online student. I saw a job posting for a guard positio

t day, Mr. Ethan?" Fe

an sir?" Ethan

r you. How did that happen?" Ferdinand inq

knew something was amiss and hurried to your ward, just in time to

inand murmured, contemplat

offer, I will gladly accept. With the meager earnings I have, I struggle to make

ou?" Ferdinand

r, sir," Ethan r

an?" Ferdinand inquired, studying hi

y, as long as it comes from yo

and proposed. "I need someone skilled in martial ar

e looked up from the sheets. "Sir, that c

ill you accept the posi

with conviction as he lowered his

en. Let's get to work." Ethan felt a sense of relief wash o