Hearing James's accusation, Celine immediately replied in an annoyed tone."James, Lein isn't a person like that. He just happened to be there and saved me. He actually broke both their legs and arms. No one would do something that extreme just to get my attention!"Celine paused for a moment, then continued with a sharp gaze."Besides, how did you know I was almost raped by a group of thugs? Who told you? Sarah?!"James's face turned bright red. Veins protruded on his forehead. His hands clenched tightly until his knuckles turned white.Lein?!So Celine already knew this bastard's name?! They already knew each other?!And what was even more painful, no one would do something that extreme to get her attention?!Me! I'm that person!I'm willing to do anything for you, get your attention, even if it means killing!James took a deep breath, trying to hold back his overflowing anger. But his voice still came out in a high tone full of emotion."You don't need to know where I learned about

Lein looked at those two bodyguards with a sharp gaze.As someone who had interrogated hundreds of people on battlefields, in secret rooms, in the darkest places in the world, Lein knew exactly the signs of someone lying or hiding something.And these two men in front of him showed it very clearly.When Lein accused them, there was a fraction of a second pause before they answered. A pause too long for the natural reaction of someone innocent. People who are truly innocent would immediately deny without thinking.But they thought first, composing an answer.Then from the way they spoke. Their tone was too loud, too defensive, like trying to convince not just others, but also themselves.Their eyes were also unfocused. They looked at Lein, but their gaze occasionally moved toward Sarah, seeking support, seeking a way out.And what was most obvious was their body language. When Lein walked closer, they stepped back. Not stepping back with reasonable defensive posture, but stepping back

Celine was silent for a moment, her face showing a thoughtful expression. Her eyes looked at Lein seriously, then after a while, she answered, "No, Lein, you can't go back. James might be planning something now. So it's better for you to stay here." Lein considered that. Indeed, James wasn't the type of man who would accept defeat just like that. With his pride crushed in front of Celine, he would surely do something. And if Lein went home now, he would leave Celine alone without protection. That wasn't a good choice. "Alright, no problem," Lein answered in a calm tone. Celine nodded, relieved with that answer. Then she turned to face Sarah who still stood beside with a worried face, "Now go back to your room, Sarah. You need rest." Sarah was silent for a moment, her eyes looking at Celine with a doubtful expression. Honestly, she wanted to remind Celine that tomorrow morning they had a photo shoot for a famous magazine. That schedule had been arranged for a long time and was

Kyle quickly opened the back door, and James entered with a bright red face. His jaw hardened, his teeth grinding, his dislocated wrist still hanging limply at his side.As soon as the door closed, James hit the seat beside him with his left hand that could still move.BANG!"THAT BASTARD!" he shouted in a voice full of anger.Kyle sat in the front passenger seat, looking at James through the rearview mirror with a worried face. He had never seen James this angry before.James took a deep breath, trying to control his anger. But his anger was too great. His face was still red, his breath still racing.Then, in a low voice but full of pressure, James said, "Find out who he is."Kyle turned, looking at James seriously.James continued, his voice getting louder, "I want every piece of information about him, no matter how small! No details can be missed! His name, his family, his job, where he lives, who he's friends with, what he ate this morning—everything!"Kyle nodded firmly."As you

Three hours later, the photo shoot ended.Antoine was very satisfied with the results. He even praised Celine many times.Celine smiled friendly, said thank you, then said goodbye politely.Now, they had to go to the next event—lunch with several investors and celebrities at Le Jardin Restaurant. A networking event for promoting her latest film, Echoes of Tomorrow.Le Jardin Restaurant was located in the city center, a luxurious restaurant in classic European style known as a favorite place for business executives and celebrities to meet and network.The journey from Lumière Studio to Le Jardin took about fifteen minutes.They arrived around half past twelve.The restaurant looked magnificent from the outside—a two-story building with white stone facade, large colored glass panel windows, and a small garden in front of the entrance filled with red and white roses.At the entrance, a neatly uniformed waiter immediately greeted them with a professional smile."Good afternoon, Miss Morga