Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 154 It Is Her Then

“Sure,” Amelia and Tiffany said in unison.

The six of them moved to another venue. Riley, Howard, and Xander had also changed into their training uniform. “Riley and Howard, shoot,” Gary commanded.

“Roger.”

Standing on two sides with a gun in their hand, Riley and Howard readied themselves. Within ten seconds, the loud bang of a gun being fired sounded.

Riley and Howard had both shot bullseye on their target. Amelia and Tiffany clapped and cheered enthusiastically on the side.

As they were shooting indoors, they had a lot less space to perform.

“Howard, Xander. MMA sparring. Keep in mind—you must display everything you know. I’m asking for the best of your abilities,” Gary urged.

Howard and Xander nodded and answered sternly, “Gary, rest assured. There isn’t a single mission that we didn’t give our best for. Besides, Ms. Winters is an important friend of yours. We’ll risk our lives to protect her.”

Gary nodded. “Good that you’re both aware.” He turned to Amelia and said, “Amelia, what do you think of the three of them?”

“They’re impressive,” Amelia replied. “Their skills are remarkable. However, I’m normally a homebody. Hiring a bodyguard is only a preventative measure. To hire three at once seems like a waste of talent for them. Why don’t I pick just one?”

Gary thought about it and agreed. “Of course. It’s your decision.”

Amelia smiled. “I’m a woman. Having a man follow me around is a little inconvenient. Besides, my husband would be suspicious as well. Therefore, I’ll pick Riley. Howard and Xander are talents. They should be where they are needed most. For three of them to protect me alone sounds like too much of a waste of their potential.”

Gary turned to look at Riley and said, “Riley, Amelia will be your employer from now onward. Remember our company’s objective—Give the right protection, at the right time, for every side.”

“Yes,” Riley answered seriously.

Tiffany clapped her hands and said, “Gary, you don’t have to make the atmosphere so tense. Relax. You made us sound as if we’re ferocious shrews when we’re actually nice people. Let’s not make Riley misunderstand us.”

Everyone laughed.

Riley took a glance at Tiffany, her hostility lessening as well.

“So, can we sign the contract yet?” Amelia questioned.

“Of course,” Gary answered. “Riley, Howard, Xander, you’re dismissed for now.”

The three of them silently nodded their heads and turned around to leave.

my office,” Gary suggested. The

the office, Gary instructed his secretary to deliver two cups of coffee and a

couch and said unreservedly, “Gary, there are truly many talented people

who are only skilled in fighting. How could they be compared to you? You’re both university graduates—educated. After all, you are a best-selling author. The people I admire most in my life are the novelists who can write over ten

nonplussed. “You make the novelists sound as if

vastly different from that of ordinary people. We ordinary people only think about what to eat three times a day, whereas you novelists think about plotlines day and night. I even wonder if you get lost in the fictional world sometimes and forget which

novels are derived from reality. When we’re done with one novel, we’ll usually take a break for a period of time. We’ll go backpacking, hiking, and if we’re mad enough, we may even explore the deep mountains alone. They actually do a lot more than what people think, for writing depends on a large part of experiencing life. Otherwise, novelists wouldn’t gain the reputation of being crazy in real life. Their way of thinking has long surpassed the point where ordinary people cannot understand. However, I’ve yet to reach that point. That’s

chuckled. “Tiff, if your readers were to hear you, they’ll be sorely disappointed. The best-selling author that they’re fans of regards herself as a third-rate novelist. Are you indirectly saying that they have poor

Tiffany laughed.

Gary brought out the contract. “Amelia, take a look.

a second opinion. The latter read and

and pressed her thumbprint on them. Gary then took over the contract and did the same as she did. “This contract will be sent to the legal department to be notarized,” he informed. “There will be no fine no matter which

Amelia nodded.

your company is acclaimed. Based on how much you value your clients alone, it

tanned skin flushed slightly. Right as he was about to

name flashing on the display. She smiled apologetically at Gary and said, “Sorry, I have to take this. I’ll be right back.” She then moved to the corner and answered

sounded from her phone. “Amelia,”

“Carter, you’re up?”

was too impulsive

come out of the operating room for a long time,” she admitted. “I was worried something would happen to

side had truly scared her. If the old Carter had half the courage he

mood seemed to have brightened on the other side, his tone

I’m not an emotionless person who would do nothing when you fall in front of me. Carter, please don’t think of me as cold-blooded. Regardless if it’s the past, present, or the future, whether we remain friends or not, I will never wish for you to be hurt,”

for a moment before Amelia heard a low

Amelia,” Carter

stop being this impulsive in the future. Health is priceless. If you lose it, no amount of money will

you come to visit me in the hospital? Don’t overthink it. I merely want

Amelia hesitated.

a no?” he

I might not be able to leave any time soon. I’ll

now?” Carter

to rub at her forehead and said, “Carter, I’m busy right now. Rest well. Tiffany and

evidently turned downcast. “If you’re free in the afternoon, come

pressured. The way Carter render

afternoon, I’ll go visit you.” As

phone and said to Gary, “It’s