Chapter 1425:

“Wait!” Hadley called out, pushing Eric away and quickly wiping her eyes.

Phillips turned back with an awkward smile.

She gave a small frown. “Has the caregiver arrived?”

“Not yet…” Phillips hesitated, glancing at Eric. “It’s late, and since this caregiver will be staying with Mr. Scott long-term, we need to vet their background carefully. We can’t risk his siblings taking advantage of the situation.”

“Then…” Hadley gestured to the bodyguard behind him. “What about him?”

“Well…” Phillips admitted, “I thought maybe he could stay with Mr. Scott tonight. Just for tonight.”

“That’s unnecessary.” Before Hadley could speak, Eric cut in with a scowl, eyeing the bodyguard. “I don’t need a babysitter to sleep.”

“Yes, you do.” Hadley tilted her head and glared at him. She then looked at the bodyguard. “He’s yours tonight.”

The bodyguard nodded respectfully. Everyone here knew Hadley’s word

without hesitation. After his shower, Eric

Frustration bubbled up immediately.

hair, he narrowed

The bodyguard straightened, alert


expression, he assumed the worst. “Are you feeling unwell again?

snapped. Of

taking his words seriously. “What should I do? Should I call

g Ɐ

“I should tell Miss Pearson first, right?”

a hand to his

Mr. Scott.” The bodyguard halted immediately.

pointed toward the door, frustration written

shook his head. “Miss Pearson said

want me gone, you’ll have to

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