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Jesslyn, let’s not cause a scene here,” Zacharias urged.

“I was so worried. After such a big incident, you didn’t even tell me!” The girl complained. She just noticed Zacharias injured arm and took a step back. “Are you seriously hurt?”

“I’m not dead,” he replied. Then, he glanced at Shirley, who was silently observing. He cleared his throat. and said, “Her name is Jesslyn Kurt, and she’s my friend

“What friend? I’m your girlfriend.” Jesslyn protested a bit too loudly. She looked at Shirley with a hint of arrogance, wanting to establish her position against this attractive female bodyguard. She pondered, Since when did he hire such a beautiful female bodyguard? I had no idea.

Shirley smiled and greeted, “Miss Kurt, hello.”

“Could you please step out? We need some privacy,” Jesslyn said to Shirley.

Shirley was more than willing to give them their privacy. She nodded and turned, opening the door before leaving.

figure. There was a hint of complexity in the depths

him, saying, “Let me help you

her, “Jesslyn, stop acting out of place in front of

with some grievance. “I’m not.”

on, never mention that you’re my girlfriend. You grew up in my house, so you’re

relation! I’m not your adopted sister, either. I just grew up in your house. We’re like

didn’t accept this identity. He hadn’t made it clear before, but today, he realized how important it

Shirley sat outside the corridor, closing her eyes to rest. Her mind, however, couldn’t help but ponder Jesslyn’s intimate hug with the man just now. She pondered, What’s the nature of their relationship for them to be so close? Is this girl his girlfriend, perhaps? At this thought,

be that of a scoundrel, Though outstanding, he didn’t fare well

15 minutes had passed since Jesslyn entered. Shirley was thinking of using this time to take a short break Just then, her phone beeped, and she

words “Come in”

room Zacharias was sitting on the bed while Jesslyn looked at her in surprise

clearly didn’t follow Jesslyn’s orders. She approached him and asked, ‘Is there anything you need,