Millie did not seem to be joking.

I could not help but frown. “Millie, don’t you know how expensive it is to hire you? Yet, you still want me to pay you more? If this goes on for long, I wonder if I can still afford your salary.”

“Then, you should pray for this guy to visit you less often.” She took out her phone and showed us a QR code. “Ten million, and I won’t let anyone bother both of you tonight.”

“What? Are you serious?” I was getting a bit mad. “What about the medical expenses for the kick you gave my husband?”

She looked down, deep in her thought. Before she could reply to me, Ashton walked past me and scanned the QR code on her phone. “I’ll pay you.”

Beep! The transaction went through.

Then, he put back his phone and commanded, “Go out and guard the room.”

Millie glanced at him warily before looking back at me, staying still.

call you when I need you.

I need to take action whenever someone is going to harm you,” she replied adamantly, sounding

truth, she was still a wanted international mercenary last

does to me, don’t do anything to him. Are we clear?” I could not understand why

me and that they had to be smart. But look at her now. She even wants me to pay her service

of the balcony

keeping quiet, went over to the window

her the money? That was an unreasonable request. If you continue

me. “It’s okay. If the Stovalls can’t pay her, you still have the Fullers. If that’s still not enough, you can ask

but…” My voice trailed

he inching closer and closer? And why is his hand caressing my

a little and looked at him in bewilderment. “Ashton, what are you

held my face and tucked my bangs behind my ear. Then, he said suggestively, “Ten million can buy us a peaceful night. Don’t you

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