First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 514

It seemed somewhat difficult for him to talk about it, and Deandre paused before continuing, “You were kidnapped and taken to Italy, did they do anything to you?”

Mariela shook her head and said, “Nothing, I had only gotten a beating, but it’s okay, it’s all over.”

Deandre’s heart ached even more.“Marie, it’s my fault. I didn’t protect you well. I hired a new batch of bodyguards at a high price, but some paperwork hasn’t been completed yet. Once it’s done and they arrive in New York in a couple of days, I’ll send a few of them to you.”

Mariela said, “Bodyguards can’t protect me all the time and everywhere.”

“They can,” Deandre said.“There is a female bodyguard in the team, who used to be a personal bodyguard for a princess. With her protecting you, I can rest assured. You should arrange for her to join the law firm, and if possible, it would be best for her to live with you.”

Mariela did not want to be a pawn Nikolas used to threaten Lennon anymore.

heard Deandre say that there was a female bodyguard who could provide personal protection, Mariela nodded and said, “Okay, Dad, you should also have a few more bodyguards protect you, your

don’t have to worry about this.”

“Okay.”

topic was

moment of silence.

asked Mariela with a concerned tone, “How is

and had a nice chat

“It is fine.”

pleased. He said with a kind gaze, “You’ve grown

her lips and remained

dislike my company?” Deandre asked softly.“Your stepmom and I want to transfer some shares to you. You don’t have to