Chapter 115

Suddenly, there was only silence in the cat.

The four black vans had already driven away in a hurry, leaving their friends' bodies sprawled on the asphalt. The surrounding cars, whose drivers had witnessed the scene, stayed far away, unwilling to get involved. "Hey, driver," Alex called out. "Don't you think it's time to move out? What are you waiting for?"

The driver, who had been enjoying the music accompanying his journey to the afterlife, slowly opened his eyes and glanced around.

A jolt of shock ran through him. The obstruction that had once blocked his path

was gone.

"Yes, yes, Sir."

He hastily pushed the pedal, and as the car started moving, it bumped slightly- rolling over the bodies on the road

Jasmine stared out of the window, her eyes lost in the blue sky and the rows of passing houses.

"Don't you want to ask who they were?" Alex asked, breaking the heavy silence.

"Not really," Jasmine replied, her vo

soft but dismissive.

"They're like cockroaches-keep coming after me. Honestly, I'm starting to get bored of it." She tried to force a smile.

But Alex noticed the faint tremble in her hand as it rested near him.

"Can you help me tonight?"

"What is it?"

"You know that most of Kingston's bodyguards are stationed with my father in Los Angeles," Jasmine explained.

"The ones here are busy chasing after Chris and Bianca. So, I have no one to protect me. After what just happened, there's no telling when the next attack could come. I need you to be my bodyguard."

"Personal bodyguard?" Alex raised an eyebrow. "Wouldn't it be safer for you to stay in a secure place?"

"That's impossible," Jasmine replied.

"Tonight's my first banquet as Vancouver's leader-my first official appearance after my father. It's the biggest event for me and the entire city."

"Allies and enemies alike will be there. I'll be defenseless, sitting duck. Maybe this will be the last time you see me?" She blinked innocently.

Alex sighed, hesitating for a moment before nodding. "Alright, I'll protect you."

Even though it felt like a hassle, he knew he had to.

He was the reason Alfred Kingston had moved to Los Angeles, and it was his duty

to ensure everything ran smoothly. Jasmine's rise to power could not be put at risk.

"Many thanks, Mr. Alex." Jasmine flashed a sweet smile and linked her arm with his.

The subtle scent of her perfume filled the small space, warm and distracting.

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like this?” she asked, her voice as gentle

stared into the distance, letting the

one can heal; love leaves a memory no one

words lingering like a

sighed, his gaze heavy witli the

he murmured, "but we're only

filled the silence as the city blored

was an evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the city's crown jewel of prestige

the waterfront, its vast expanse resembling a grand hotel. The modern design, inspired by West Coast beauty, featured sweeping glass walls, timber accents, and high ceilings that created an aura of sophistication

views of the harbor and distant

greenery and a scenic marina, completing the

a stop at

under the golden glow of

and opened the door with precision, revealing a distinguished man in a perfectly tailored midnight-blue suit, accompanied by a stunning woman draped in a flowing

They emerged together-elegance personified.

of his luxury watch

brushed a lock of hair behind her ear, her flawless skin glowing like porcelain under the shimmer

she? A

"Her beauty-it's unreal!"

the President of the Lancaster Group? The one who

one of

man by her side... that must be Marco Ashford-the

the entrance swelled in awe as people watched Sophia's breathtaking presence and Marco's

grand entrance, her lips parting slightly in

would be this grand,"

vice director of Chris Roland's company, now served as Sophia's personal

her job, she was desperate to win Sophia's favor and

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her keen eyes tracing the panoramic view of the harbor framed perfectly by the Convention

city lights shimmered across the water, while the low hum of conversation among Vancouver's elite-the very people she had only read about in newspapers or admired from afar-mingled with the

waves.

and discerning eye, she

place was a masterpiece of elegance-sophisticated, timeless, and almost

in, his voice warm and steady. "Sophia, you belong here. Don't be so surprised-and

Sophia suddenly remembered,

ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to

Megan chimed in, trying

us navigate this so people won't look

soft chuckle. "Don't worry. With me here, who would dare to

an eyebrow,

one of the Kingston family's partners. But nothing is set in stone until the contract is signed. That's why I'm here-to put in a good

personally?" Sophia asked, her

been friends with the Kingstons for years."

would be incredible! Thank you, Mr.

elevate the company's

shrug. "For Sophia? It's no trouble at

family already," Megan added with a

Her attention had

pulled up at the

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