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“Don’t you think standing outside the memorial hall is a little too… conspicuous? And kind of tiring too
Chloe asked.
Brian’s looks were already striking enough. Just his presence had drawn curious stares from passerst
She had only stepped outside for a short while, yet several people had already been sneaking glances
him.
“Not really,” he replied flatly.
Chloe rubbed her nose. Fine. She had already taken care of what she wanted to anyway. “Let’s head ba
then.”
“Chloe!” Brian suddenly called after her.
She froze and turned around.
“You know, I’ll always be here waiting for you as long as you don’t leave me,” he said.
She blinked. What was that supposed to mean?
Brian didn’t explain. He simply took her hand and led her to the side of the road. A silver Maybach wa waiting for them, and they got in.
“When will your parents be laid to rest?” he asked.
“Three days from now.”
“I’ll be there too.”
Chloe was surprised. “What?”
“They were heroes. And they were your parents. I should be there,” Brian said matter–of–factly.
She stared at him for a moment before finally agreeing. “Alright.”
They returned to Brian’s villa. Just as Chloe reached her room, her phone rang. It was Lena.
“How are things in Yarfdale?” she asked with concern.
“Everything’s going smoothly.”
“What about your parents‘ ashes?”
“I’ve placed them in the Quall Family Memorial Hall. They’ll be buried in the national military cemetery in three days,” Chloe replied.
“That’s good. They can finally rest in peace.” Lena sighed. “By the way, Ethan and I are going to Yarfdale
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“You’re coming here?”
“Of course! It’s your parents‘ burial. We have to be there,” Lena replied.
She had met Chloe’s parents before. They were kind, intelligent, and gentle. But when danger came, they faced it fearlessly.
When she had first heard the news of their deaths, she had held Chloe and cried with her for a long time. Now that they were to be laid to rest at the national military cemetery, she just had to attend the funeral.
“That’s great. My parents would be glad to know that you’re there to send them off,” Chloe whispered.
“One more thing,” Lena said. “Did you know that Sonya was detained?”
Chloe was taken aback. “Detained?”
“There’s no way she could walk away unscathed after picking a fight with you at the airport and insulting your parents!” Lena exclaimed. “The military reported it. There were so many witnesses too. She’s been given ten days in detention.
“It’s not a prison sentence, but with that record, her career’s done for. She probably won’t even qualify as a
co–pilot anymore.”
The thought of Sonya being locked up filled Lena with satisfaction.
“As for Curtis, he’s been running around trying to pull strings in hopes that Sonya could avoid having the punishment appear on her official records. But let’s be real, no one would want to help them!”
Sonya had insulted the nation’s heroes. She had angered the military itself.
Soldiers who had shed blood and given their lives for the country would never tolerate anyone deliberately humiliating the families of martyrs, let alone when that person demanded to open their urn.
If Sonya had managed to open it, she wouldn’t just be facing ten days in detention. She’d be looking at three years in prison.
Even if the military hadn’t stepped in, Chloe would’ve taken action after settling her parents‘ affairs. She
would never forgive someone for insulting them.
Sonya had made her choice. Now she would face the consequences.
As for Curtis, he was nothing more than a stranger to Chloe now.
After chatting for a while, Lena asked, “Where are you staying? Back at your childhood home?”
“No, that house has been empty for too long and is falling apart. It’s probably not livable anymore. I’ll renovate it later. For now, I’m staying at Brian’s villa,” Chloe said.
“What?” Lena’s voice shot up an octave. “You’re living at Brian’s place? Have you… moved in with him? When did that happen?”
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Chloe rubbed her temples. “It’s not like that. I’m his bodyguard for three months. After that, we’ll go our
separate ways.”
“Why would you agree to be his bodyguard?” Lena asked, confused.
“It’s complicated. Let’s just say I owed someone a favor,” Chloe said. Since the military was involved, she
couldn’t reveal everything.
“Got it.” Having been her best friend for years, Lena understood there were things Chloe couldn’t say.
“But you’ll still be around Brian for three months. Be careful. People say he’s unpredictable. If something annoys him, he might just take it out on you,” she warned.
Chloe’s thoughts flashed back to when Brian had paid his respects at her parents‘ urn in Corvessia, when he had waited for her at the memorial hall’s gates, and when he said he would come send her parents off at their funeral.
“He… he does have a good side too,” she said quietly. “Maybe he’s not exactly like the rumors say.”
The rumors painted him as crazy and ruthless. But last night, she had seen him as fragile as a child.
“Wow, don’t tell me you’re falling for him,” Lena teased. After all, Brian was undeniably good–looking.
“No, you’re overthinking!” Chloe rolled her eyes. “I’m not stupid enough to fall for him.”
“Really? Once you’re back in Corvessia, I’ll set you up with a few handsome guys!” Lena exclaimed cheerfully.
The line went silent.
“Chloe? What’s wrong?” Lena asked.
“It’s… nothing. Something came up. I’ll call you later,” Chloe blurted before hanging up. She then turned to the doorway.
Brian was standing there, his face unreadable.
How long had he been standing there? How much of the conversation had he overheard?
Their eyes locked. Suddenly, he stepped in front of her. His lips parted. “So falling for me would mean you’re a fool?”
“Crap. He heard,” Chloe thought.
