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.

suggested. The two women nodded

his secretary to deliver two cups of coffee and a glass of

said unreservedly, “Gary, there are truly many talented people in your

all a bunch of uneducated punks 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

nonplussed. “You make the novelists sound as

different from that of ordinary people. We ordinary people only think about what to eat three times a day, whereas you

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

best-selling author that they’re

Tiffany laughed.

short while later, Gary brought out the contract. “Amelia, take a look. If there’s nothing wrong with it, you may

through it before handing it to Tiffany for a second opinion. The latter read and said,

the same as she did. “This contract will be sent to the

Amelia nodded.

it’s no wonder your company is acclaimed. Based

flushed slightly. Right as he was about to

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

slightly weakened voice sounded from her phone. “Amelia,” he called

“Carter, you’re up?”

too impulsive yesterday. Did

right before me and didn’t come out of the operating room for a long time,” she admitted. “I

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

mood seemed to have brightened on the other side, his tone sounding lively as he asked,

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,” she said

a moment before Amelia heard a

Amelia,”

hope you’ll stop being this impulsive in the future. Health is

hospital? Don’t overthink it. I merely want

Amelia hesitated.

that a

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

come over right now?” Carter

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

in the afternoon, come visit me in

highly pressured. The way Carter

someone’s calling for me. I have to go. If I’m free in the afternoon, I’ll go visit you.” As soon

said to Gary, “It’s