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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even more bewildered. “Do you lack for

a few days, I am having a meeting in Zion. Ordinary bodyguards tend to draw unwanted attention. I

unthreatening by my side to handle matters for me,” Lambert

gaze.

of Lambert’s choice. “Is she

Her skills, patience, and vigilance are all up to par. She’ll make

excellent bodyguard.”

the butler pressed on. “Even if she

we still need to investigate whether she can be

dismissively, full of self-assurance. “With my good looks, she’ll stay

I’ll charm her into switching

simply sighed, changing the subject. “Earlier today, the old master called to inquire about

collaboration with Zion.”

vanished, replaced by a serious tone. “We can’t make a decision yet. I

in

a third-floor guest room,

the balcony, she could survey most of the estate’s

beyond.

Estelle heard a knock on her door. It was a

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