So he was worried about that, huh?

Gwendolyn’s lips curved into a grin as she reached up to caress Cedrick’s face. “Are you jealous?”

“Mm. Just a little unhappy.”

A frown made its way onto his lips as he looked away. The expression on his face seemed to convey a sense of sadness, silently pleading for consolation.

Gwendolyn stifled her laughter. Standing on her tiptoes, she gave him a peck on his lips before comforting him, “Ceddy, you look so cute when you’re jealous! Be a good boy. I remember what you like, too. I’ll only focus on you in the future and forget about everyone else. Is that okay?”

Cedrick’s frown vanished as he stared at her. “You’d better keep your word.”

Gwendolyn hastily nodded. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him as they watched the plane that Charles was on depart Chanaea.

Meanwhile, inside the car parked outside the airport, Nico retrieved a packet of cigarettes from his pocket. As he listened to the sound of an airplane ascending into the sky, he placed a cigarette between his lips and ignited it, taking a deep inhale.

Gray smoke enveloped him, creating a tense aura. With a single glance, Nicole could tell he was in a rather foul mood.

“Nico, do you not want that Mr. Newton to leave?”

Nico took a long drag of his cigarette before saying, “I received a hundred and thirteen lashes from him when I was imprisoned in Erihal.”

I can’t quell the discomfort in my heart if I don’t get revenge for the beating he gave me.

Nicole grinned at the man’s words. “I heard that you assisted Mr. Jenson in punishing Mr. Newton many times. Surely, it’s not just a hundred and thirteen lashes, right?”

The cigarette between his lips moved as he uttered in a magnanimous tone, “You have a point. Now that I think about it, it seems like a win for me. I guess I’ll let him go then.”

Nicole cupped her hand over her lips and chuckled discreetly, thinking, Although ruthless in carrying out his orders, he’s soft at heart. He’s not the bad person that others make him out to be.

tobacco intensified in the car, causing her nose to feel a tad

pouted her lips, and her mood soured in

a girl in his car, yet he

She casually scooted toward the man and reached for the lit cigarette in between his

at her in confusion before asking, “What are you

Nicole’s tone was innocent as

already smoked

about to reach over to stop the woman. Alas, the cigarette was already between her lips as she took in

who did not know how to smoke, took a puff of the cigarette, only to be overwhelmed by the bitter taste of the smoke. She immediately

to help alleviate her discomfort. “You’re still young. You shouldn’t learn to smoke

are you smoking? I want to learn and come to like

face had turned red from the coughing fit, and her bright, wide eyes stared at

his heart skip a beat as he glanced at her. He snatched the cigarette from her and extinguished it

so don’t you dare start learning

that sparkled in her eyes, she then asked, “So when are

really want

him intently. “I’ve told you before. I want to be the sharpest tool in your arsenal. When you go out for missions in the future, I wish to accompany you and

Nico was rendered speechless.

had thought Nicole was joking around when she first mentioned it, so

a girl to be talking about fighting and taking lives. However, if you’re genuinely interested in learning, I can teach you a couple of self-defense moves. I

be teaching her how to shoot. “You’re so kind to me, Nico! I’m going

wrapped her arms around Nico’s neck, then planted a firm kiss

first time he had been hugged and

soft touch against his skin remained. His ears turned bright red

calmed himself down before saying, “You… It’s not a good idea for you to keep following me. You’ll have to tell me your real name sooner or later, and when you start to be independent, I’ll send you

his neck, froze at that

disappointment. Tears welled in her eyes as she said, “Do you… think

matter what happens, I must return you to your parents,”

can choose the life I want to live! I

heart ached at the sight of her tears. Alas, the girl did not belong to

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