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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you think we can always stay like this?” she asked,

distance, letting

heartache no one can heal; love

lingering like a

gaze heavy witli the weight of

control," he murmured, "but we're only small

engine filled the silence as the

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

grand hotel. The modern design, inspired by West Coast beauty, featured sweeping glass walls, timber accents, and high ceilings that created an aura

views of the harbor

waterfront promenade offered lush greenery and a scenic marina, completing the grandeur of

black limousine glided to a stop at

the golden glow of

revealing a distinguished man in a perfectly tailored

They emerged together-elegance personified.

adjusted his cufflinks, the gleam of his luxury

flawless skin glowing like porcelain under the

is she? A

"Her beauty-it's unreal!"

Group? The one who took over

one of

man by her side... that must be

swelled in awe as people watched Sophia's breathtaking

scanned the grand entrance, her

this grand," Megan exclaimed as she stepped

director of Chris Roland's company, now served as Sophia's personal secretary- a role

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

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tracing the panoramic view

of conversation among Vancouver's elite-the very people she

waves.

and discerning eye, she couldn help but be

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

belong

Sophia suddenly remembered,

am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are

in, trying to

here. You have to help us navigate this so people won't look down on

a soft chuckle. "Don't worry. With me here, who would dare to disrespect you? I'm here to support both of

us?" Sophia raised an eyebrow,

heard that the Lancaster Group is in talks to become 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

Sophia asked,

the Kingstons

incredible! Thank you, Mr. Ashford!" Megan's eyes lit up

deal was signed, it would not only elevate the company's status but also solidify Megan's own position as Sophia's

shrug. "For Sophia? It's no trouble at all." He shot her a

practically family already," Megan added with a wink, trying to mirror

Her attention had shifted to

up at the far

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