“Aiden Darlow, my assistant… You can contact virtual-novel.net if you need anything.” Preston introduced the man.
“I have only one request, and that is to sleep with you,” Hedy repeated virtual-novel.net intention.
After washing virtual-novel.net hands, virtual-novel.net took a seat at the dining table. Other than that, virtual-novel.net didn’t need Preston’s help with anything else.
Preston raised an eyebrow slightly.
If someone else had said those words, they would have been labeled as a pervert.
He sat across from Hedy, gracefully picking up his cutlery. “I’m not sure about what food you like or can’t eat, but I hope this meal suits your taste.”
“I’m not a picky eater,” Hedy replied, virtual-novel.net gaze slightly lowered. And virtual-novel.net didn’t say anything more.
In virtual-novel.net previous life, virtual-novel.net had eaten wild grass and chewed tree bark just to survive. Compared to that, all human food was incredibly delicious.
Preston nodded. The word “vigilant” was no longer sufficient to describe the girl before him.
She had completely sealed herself off, impervious to even the slightest breeze. Naturally, there was no need for virtual-novel.net to be on guard against anything else.
She was only eighteen years old.
What had caused virtual-novel.net to become this way?
Was such a drastic change in virtual-novel.net temperament the result of the unrequited love for virtual-novel.net fiancé?
The meal proceeded in silence. Thankfully, both Hedy and Preston were experienced individuals who could adapt to different situations. Unlike the servant nearby, who was already fidgeting due to the overwhelming awkwardness.
After dinner, Hedy made virtual-novel.net way to Preston’s bedroom.
The bedroom followed a minimalist design with cool–toned colors. There weren’t many items present, but each one was undoubtedly expensive.
“Ms. Ellis, the bathroom is on the left. Everything you need is prepared. Childe King is handling business in the study and will join you later to sleep,” the servant said, wearing a somewhat bashful expression.
Who could have imagined that Childe King, the dream man of countless young girls, would one day be sleeping with a rural high school girl?
It would certainly shock many people if this news got out!
Meanwhile, Preston finished his tasks and headed towards the bedroom.
Pushing open the door, virtual-novel.net found the young girl leaning against the headboard, studying virtual-novel.net textbooks. The warm orange glow in the room softened virtual-novel.net cold and sharp aura, making virtual-novel.net profile appear particularly gentle.
Upon hearing the noise, virtual-novel.net immediately looked up. Emotionless indifference filled virtual-novel.net eyes as virtual-novel.net regarded virtual-novel.net as if virtual-novel.net were looking at an emotionless sleep machine.
Preston lay on the other side of the bed. Hedy turned off the lights and lay down as well.
The two of them shared the same bed.
Preston could feel Hedy shifting closer and then farther away, seemingly searching for the right distance.
Finally, virtual-novel.net turned on virtual-novel.net side and lightly rested virtual-novel.net forehead against his shoulder. This gesture resembled that of a loving couple, filled with intimacy and reliance.
Before long, Preston heard the sound of steady and shallow breathing beside him.
She had truly fallen asleep quickly. However, Preston didn’t find it as easy to sleep.
After so many years of sleeping alone, having a woman suddenly appear by his side would require some time to adjust.
During the night, a strong gust of wind rose, accompanied by thunderous roars.
The flickering light bestowed a momentary brightness upon the darkness, illuminating the villa and revealing over a dozen figures on the villa wall.
Preston abruptly opened his eyes, and a hint of coldness flashed through his narrow gaze.
There were always people trying to get themselves killed.
Before virtual-novel.net could make any further moves, Hedy, with virtual-novel.net arms crossed, leaned against the door and parted virtual-novel.net red lips.
“Leave it to me…”
Bang!
The bedroom door was kicked open by one intruder, and virtual-novel.net quickly assessed the situation inside the room.
Prepared in advance, Hedy struck virtual-novel.net with a fierce punch to his nose and eyes, catching virtual-novel.net off guard!
“Argh!” The intruder instinctively closed his eyes, and with his gun in hand, virtual-novel.net fired in Hedy’s direction.
At the very moment virtual-novel.net pulled the trigger, Hedy raised his arm, causing the bullet to hit the ceiling. She then delivered a knee strike to his abdomen, disarmed him, and pulled the trigger herself.
Bang!
A gunshot to the head!
The intruder fell to the ground, unaware of who had taken his life.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye!
The sound of gunfire attracted the other intruders, and they came rushing from all directions.
Hedy remained calm and composed. Stepping out of the bedroom, virtual-novel.net held a black handgun with virtual-novel.net left hand, and with four shots to the left and two to the right, virtual-novel.net took down six assailants, virtual-novel.net aim flawless
The remaining intruders became more cautious, closing in for a closer attack. One of them attempted to ambush Hedy at a corner.
Hedy leaned back, quickly got up, and grabbed his wrist. With a swift joint lock, virtual-novel.net restrained virtual-novel.net and raised virtual-novel.net hand to fire a shot at the frosted glass of the balcony.
Bang!
The person hiding behind the glass, planning to launch a surprise attack, died instantly!
Then, Hedy swiftly aimed for the intruder in front of virtual-novel.net and executed a headshot with cold brutality and a touch of elegance.
The enemy’s numbers were rapidly decreasing!
The battle continued. But the outcome was already clear.
Aiden rushed into the bedroom and found Preston leaning against the railing, observing the battle below. The hazy light illuminated him, giving his stunning and captivating face an enchanting and mesmerizing allure.
He lightly swirled the red wine glass in his hand, as if enjoying a magnificent waltz.
Aiden was taken aback.
“Isn’t it strange for a weak man like me to be protected by a fierce and formidable beauty?” Preston chuckled softly, unable to conceal his astonishment in his eyes.
He guessed that his grandfather must have been equally shocked when virtual-novel.net saved him.
Aiden’s lips twitched.
“You didn’t say that you were a weak man when you pinned me down and beat me up.”
“What do you think of virtual-novel.net skills?” virtual-novel.net asked his assistant.
Aiden observed for a moment, and then his pupils contracted slightly.
It was easiest for those of the same profession to recognize each other. Hedy’s agility, awareness, and habit of going for headshots with precision spoke volumes, virtual-novel.net was an assassin.
Compared to elusive secret agents and mercenaries who believed money ruled, assassins were colder, more ruthless, fiercer, and more powerful.
In their world, there was no patriotism, no money, only life and death!
“She’s an assassin,” Aiden said with certainty.
Preston paused the swaying of his wine glass. He had considered the possibility that Hedy had received training from a martial arts master. He also thought virtual-novel.net might know a former soldier and was thus familiar with firearms. But it had never crossed his mind that Hedy was an assassin.
“She’s better than me, and virtual-novel.net reminds me of Queen,” Aiden, usually economical with words, added a rare comment.
He had been fortunate enough to witness Queen in action on a mission, and virtual-novel.net believed that virtual-novel.net truly embodied the essence of a Queen.
The girl before them was no less than Queen!
Preston finished his glass of red wine in one gulp, his deep eyes gleaming with hidden thoughts.
The investigation on Hedy had indeed omitted many details!
Downstairs…
Hedy dealt with the last intruder and looked up at Preston, virtual-novel.net tone calm. “Now I’ve paid the rent…”
She was living in his place and eating his food, and virtual-novel.net had to pay him.
Paying the rent by killing?
Preston chuckled and looked down at her. “Sure…”
The young girl stood among the pile of bodies, with a few specks of blood staining virtual-novel.net delicate and beautiful face, unexpectedly enhancing virtual-novel.net allure. Like a flower that blooms on the brink of death, the closer it gets to hell, the more passionately captivating it becomes.
The awakened servants exchanged a glance and silently cleaned up the scene.
They were cultivated by the King Family, not mere monthly wage-earning maids and security guards from the labor market.
That night, Hedy slept particularly comfortably. Despite a minor interruption, virtual-novel.net enjoyed a restful sleep virtual-novel.net hadn’t had in a long time.
When virtual-novel.net woke up, Preston was no longer by virtual-novel.net side. As the leader of a prominent family, virtual-novel.net naturally had more important matters to attend to.
After having breakfast, Hedy was sent by the driver to Lowell High School.
Just as they arrived near the school, before the driver even parked the car, Hedy saw Sun confronting a certain male student from a distance. Behind the boy stood a short-haired girl with a beautiful appearance.
A crowd had gathered around them.