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.

Gary suggested. The two

to deliver two cups of coffee and

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

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

the novelists

are 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

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

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

Tiffany laughed.

short while later, Gary brought out the contract. “Amelia, take a look. If

it to Tiffany for a second opinion. The latter

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

Amelia nodded.

gesture and said, “Splendid! Gary, it’s no wonder your company is acclaimed. Based on how

he was about

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

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

“Carter, you’re up?”

I was too impulsive yesterday. Did I scare

she admitted. “I was worried something would happen to you

her. If the old Carter had half

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,

silent on the phone for a moment before

Amelia,”

don’t blame you. I only hope you’ll stop being this impulsive in the future. Health is priceless. If

silent once again. “Amelia, will you come to visit me in the hospital? Don’t overthink it. I merely want to see you and make sure you’re safe. That way, I’ll be able to recuperate

Amelia hesitated.

a no?” he

I have matters to handle right now. I might not be able to leave

right now?” Carter deliberately made himself

began to sense a slight headache coming. She raised a hand to rub at her forehead and said, “Carter, I’m

right.” Carter’s voice evidently turned downcast. “If you’re free in the afternoon, come visit me in the

felt highly pressured. The way Carter render

I have to go. If I’m free in the afternoon, I’ll go visit you.” As soon as she said her piece, she hung

phone and said to