Lambert couldn’t deny it. He simply chuckled and asked, “What do you think?”

The butler maintained a stern expression. “In a short while, Miss Linda will be visiting Citadel. If you have any

affections for a lady outside, it would be preferable to keep her at arm’s length.”

Lambert scoffed, “She’s the fiancée my father chose, not me. I never agreed to it!”

“The value of your opinion is negligible!” the butler retorted.

As Lambert continued walking inside, he abruptly turned at the butler’s words, giving the seemingly respectful

yet controlling butler a cold smile. “I finally understand why dad sent you to be by my side.”

“Oh?” The butler looked up, puzzled.

“Because,” Lambert said with a malicious grin, “my dad must despise you as well!”

Unperturbed, the butler replied, “The Brennan family creed is clear – better to be a loyal servant scorned by the

master than a sycophant.”

Speechless, Lambert sighed. “Rest assured, she’s not my woman. She’s my new bodyguard.”

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The butler was even more bewildered. “Do you

in Zion. Ordinary bodyguards

by my side to handle matters for me,” Lambert explained with a

gaze.

butler was doubtful of Lambert’s choice. “Is she

skills, patience, and vigilance are all up

excellent bodyguard.”

skeptical, the butler pressed on. “Even if she knows self-defense, that

to investigate whether she can be

laughed dismissively, full of self-assurance. “With my good looks, she’ll stay loyal. And even if

I’ll charm her

“Earlier today, the old master called to inquire about

collaboration with Zion.”

by a serious tone. “We

in

a third-floor guest room, complete with

of the estate’s grounds and the dark expanse

beyond.

heard a knock on her door. It was a servant

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