356 Should we go there one last time?

Recalling all the accidents Zoren had experienced over the years, this was the first time he almost fell for a scheme. He blamed himself for that. After all, he simply missed and longed for Penny so much that he was more than desperate to believe anyone who claimed to be her. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that if Patricia hadn't slipped up, Zoren would have happily turned a blind eye to how annoying her voice was or how her perfume hurt his nose. He wouldn't have nitpicked and would have simply believed that this was his old friend, someone he could trust. But alas, she slipped up in the first fifteen minutes.

Seated on the couch with a glass of wine in his hand, his leg casually resting over the other, Zoren stared at the bonfire on the outdoor patio. He listened to the soft crackle of wood. burning and slowly breaking in these unstoppable flames. "Sir."

One of his new bodyguards approached his side. Zoren slowly glanced at the bodyguard. He couldn't see his face clearly, but that weird tattoo shape on his temple reminded him who he

was.

""How was she?" asked Zoren in a low tone.

"She fainted just when Renny came close."

"Haha. Isn't she funny? Just a little bit of intimidation and she's fainting, yet she aspires to be part of the Pierson family. I admire people who dream big" He laughed, shaking his head slightly. "Take her to the separate guest house. I don't want her in my sight right now." "We already took her there, sir."

Zoren's brows rose, a little taken aback. "Did you?"

"I sent someone to check on her as well. She was simply shocked, so she fainted. She's fine, unfortunately."

Zoren studied the man and nodded in understanding. Before these bodyguards Penny sent him, many bodyguards worked for Zoren to replace the original team who used to keep his security tight. He didn't expect much from the other bodyguards since he knew his real team was still the best. However, these men Penny sent him were all... efficient.

They didn't talk much, they didn't meddle, and they said things briefly and precisely. Most importantly, they often knew what to do without Zoren ordering them.

get

looked back at him. "Why

""Wouldn't you?"

here with only one order, and that is to protect

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go there

happens here and around you is not her concern as long as we do our

"Yes."

the bodyguard took a step. "Am I still

the bodyguard replied flatly. "We took care of all the people following you."

her privacy, and considering her connection with

Thank you." "There's no need to thank me, sir. I'm just doing my job, replied the bodyguard. "Do not worry as well. No word about tonight will reach Mr. Vitt's ears." "I appreciate that. Ben always acts tough,

the bodyguard strode off without any reluctance, leaving Zoren

with only the silent hum of the wind and the crackle of wood in the air. The cold breeze of the night mixed with the heatwave of the bonfire as it blew

"My wife is surely a reliable woman... and she never fails

didn't feel

before a shallow breath slipped past his lips. Just then, he caught a black figure from the corner of his eye. Glancing at it, he saw Renny jump onto the vacant spot on the couch and sit down by his

hand. A short laugh escaped him, reminded of how grumpy Renny could be sometimes. After all,

drooped. "I might not find her

stared at the sorrowful look

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