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The Next Day…

[Pierson Corporation: CEO’s Office]

“Mr. Pierson, your worries are now gone! As long as we’re here, we will never take our eyes off

you we won’t even blink!”

Benjamin jumped back when the men standing before them shouted in unison. His eyes widened, and his heart raced nervously as he took in the sight of the men in black suits and sunglasses standing at full alert. His face twitched until it looked entirely twisted.

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Why do they all look like a bunch of troublemakers?!‘he cried internally.

Some of the bodyguards had clean–shaven heads, while others had tattoos. Since their uniforms didn’t include ties, the first three buttons of their shirts were unbuttoned, revealing large tattoos on the sides of their necks. Some had so much ink on their bodies that it extended past

their wrists.

And to top it off, there were even some older men old enough to be his uncle or grandpa – in the group!

This was not what he expected, nor was it the same as the bodyguards she deployed to other important figures! Benjamin and the CEO’s team had done their research, after all. Most of the people the Prime Group deployed to assist or guard an individual looked professional and respectable.

But this group seemed lacking in every way!

Was this her revenge on him?!

‘What is going on?!” Benjamin mentally wept. ‘She said she would give us her best guys, but they look like a bunch of gangsters who turned into loan sharks!” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Miss Penelope!” he exclaimed in dismay when he couldn’t take it anymore. “What’s the meaning of this?! Do you think we’re a joke to you?!*

Penny,

seated on the long divan, arched a brow. “What do you mean by that, Mr. Vitt?”

“Who are these guys?!” Benjamin harrumphed, pointing at the group of rogues in the room. “You said you would give us your best men! But what is this?! They don’t look like they could do a good job! Morcover, if people saw these guys walking with my boss, they would think he hired. some small–time gangsters off the street!”

Penny frowned and cast Zoren a look. “Can I kick him out?”

“What?!” Benjamin gasped. “You can’t just –”

“Kick him out.”

Benjamin’s breath hitched as Penny waved slightly. As soon as she did, some of the men in the front line marched toward Benjamin.

men.

SLAM!

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“Wait – no!”

Penny smiled in satisfaction when Benjamin’s voice stopped abruptly as they threw him out and closed the door.

“I’m sorry about him.”

Penny chuckled. “Don’t worry. I understand, Mr. Pierson.” She then snapped her eyes back to the men standing before the set of couches where she and Zoren sat.

“So? What do you think?” she asked, and Zoren kept his gaze on her.

“I feel much more reassured now,” he said, thinking that was the question.

There was no way she was asking him what he thought of their appearance, considering his current eye problems.

“Hehe.” Penny couldn’t help but giggle triumphantly. “If you could see them, you’d probably have the same reaction as your assistant.”

“I doubt it.” Zoren squinted at the men before them, then rose from his seat. “Thank you for accepting this job. I entrust my life to you.”

“No problem, boss!” the men answered in unison as if they were programmed to speak at the

same time.

Unlike Benjamin, who found this unsettling, Zoren found it amusing. He smiled in satisfaction, pleased with the men’s enthusiasm. It was a different experience compared to the past. After all, Zoren never needed to meet his new bodyguards before. But because this was the Prime Group’s tradition, he didn’t mind sparing his morning for it.

“They seem enthusiastic, he blurted out as he sat down. “I like their energy.”

“Mr. Pierson, these men are very reliable. They might seem a little odd, but they’re exactly the right the perfect people you need.”

Zoren nodded in satisfaction. “I trust you, Miss Penelope.”

“You didn’t have a choice, she casually joked. “Now, onto the boring stuff. You’ll have three lines of defense. The closest to you will keep you safe. They’ll check everything within your reach and make sure it’s safe to use, eat, touch, and so on. That includes your cars, houses food, medicines, and people. They’re also capable of administering first aid in case of an emergency.”

She paused and stared at him solemnly. “They’re licensed to do it.”

“Oh.”

“However, they’ll only do so in emergencies. So, don’t think of exploiting them by replacing your medical staff with them. I don’t want my people to get overworked.”

Zoren’s smile stretched. I never thought of that, but it sounds convenient.”

“The second line of defense…” Penny continued, briefing him on his new security measures so he would know the possible changes with this new set of bodyguards. “Lastly, they’re also aware

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of the people they should be wary of.”

“These men are capable, experienced, and have undergone intensive training before being deployed,” she added. “Therefore, I hope that when they speak their minds and voice their opinions, you’ll reconsider. After all, they’re only allowed to disagree with you or speak up if they think

you’re in danger.”

“I see. Zoren nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

“They’ll be with you all day, so there will be three groups that will take turns keeping your defenses intact, she remarked, and he nodded.

By the end of her explanation, Zoren found himself smiling in satisfaction. There wasn’t much difference from the security he had before, but hearing her explain it all with such confidence put his mind at ease.

“Thank you, Miss Penelope, Zoren expressed. “I deeply appreciate it.”

“You don’t have to thank me, Mr. Pierson. This is business, and what I’m providing is simply because we had an agreement.

“Even so, I want to express my gratitude.

Penny opened her mouth but ended up saying nothing. She then glanced at the bodyguards and waved dismissively.

“Take your post.

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Penny’s face twitched as she hissed at them, knowing Zoren couldn’t see the look she was making. The bodyguards frowned slightly as they dragged their feet out of the office. When the last person closed the door, Penny faced Zoren.

“Mr. Pierson, I hope you don’t mind if I take this time to discuss our other dilemma.”

“I don’t, but I need a minute or two.

“Hmm?”

Zoren smiled subtly. “I need to do my regular check–up,” he said. “Did I mention it?”

“Oh. So, that’s the brief gap in our schedule, huh?”

“Yes.”

“Sure.” Penny nodded. “Should I leave to give you some privacy?”

He tilted his head slightly. “If you don’t mind, then you don’t have to. You can stay”