Chapter 891-900


    Richard stared at her with deep eyes. He knew why Ang’s attitude had changed. He knew thatst


    night’s rejection made her keep a distance from him.


    “You don’t have to worry about what you saidst night.” He frowned, obviously not liking her


    politeness.


    She blinked at him as she pulled her long hair that had been scattered on the side of her chest back.


    Her hair was as ck as ink, making her small face extremely fair. Even her ears were fair and


    delicate.


    “I should be the one apologizing, Captain Lloyd. I’ve not been sensible. I kept bothering you. Please


    don’t take it to heart. I know how to behave from now on, and I will not offend you again,” Ang said


    sincerely; she had figured outst night that feelings couldn’t be forced.


    Richard’s face turned a little gloomy for some reason, and he turned around, ready to leave.


    She watched his back with a bit of disappointment in her heart. Just as she was about to fall into a


    trance, he turned around and stared right at her with his dark eyes.


    Ang did not get to withdraw her gaze in time and quickly lowered her head in a panic to avoid his.


    “We’ll go back together,” he ordered.


    When she heard hismanding tone, she stood up reluctantly, walked past him, and took the lead to


    head back.


    For a while, she only focused on walking when a forked branch suddenly caught a strand of her hair.


    “Ah…” She let out a cry in pain and quickly turned her head to see that she had hooked her hair onto a


    branch. So, she reached out to untangle it.


    Richard, who was behind, picked up his speed. Just as he was about to help her, she stopped him.


    “Captain Lloyd, we shouldn’t be too close. I can do it.”


    His hand stopped abruptly in the air for a few seconds before he retracted it.


    Ang held the branch and slowly pulled her hair out, bit by bit. Once she was done, she looked at the


    man standing beside her like a statue and pursed her red lips.


    “You can go first! I’ll take my time.”


    Once he heard her suggestion, he walked past her and actually left.


    As for Ang, she slowly took her time to return to the base. The moment she arrived, she went to her


    room to wash her face beforeing out. Trevor had already brought her breakfast.


    “Thank you, Trevor. You’re so nice to me.” She was genuinely grateful.


    “Miss Meyers, all of us, including our Captain, are very nice to you.” He did not forget to sing praises


    about his captain to leave a good impression.


    Although she was caught off guard for a moment, she nodded. “Yeah, you’re all very kind to me. Also,


    did you find that lipstick?”


    “Not yet,” he answered truthfully.


    “I really hope you find it soon, so I won’t have to trouble you to protect me,” she wished aloud.


    “In due time, Miss Meyers. Please be patient,” Trevorforted her.


    “Thank you.” And with that, she headed back into her room with her breakfast.


    Once she was done, she took her dishes to the kitchen and passed the cafe. Then, she decided to


    make five cups of coffee and brought them on arge tray to the meeting room where Trevor and the


    rest worked.


    After she knocked on the door, she pushed it open and went in, only to see Richard sitting on the main


    chair while the four surrounded him.


    “I made you guys coffee.” Ang smiled, acting like their assistant who was hard at work.


    The other four were a little ttered as they hurriedly got up and took the coffee cups from her. Finally,


    she put thest cup in front of Richard. “Captain Lloyd, here’s your coffee.”


    “Thanks,” he answered dispassionately.


    “Miss Meyers, it smells delicious! Your coffee-making skills are amazing,” Sean praised.


    ” I learned how to make coffee abroad; I hope you guys don’t mind. If you like my coffee, I’ll make it for


    you every day in the future.” Ang had decided to take the initiative to find something to do to make


    her days more productive.


    “That would be our honor,” Sean said with a smile.


    She, too, beamed back at him. “I won’t bother you any longer.”


    After she left, Sean was still in a trance, watching her walk away. At this moment, Richard let out a light


    cough, and Sean was quickly brought back to his senses, not daring to take another look.


    As Richard sipped on his coffee and realized that his other subordinates had it too, he suddenly felt


    that the cup of coffee in his hand wasn’t nice anymore.


    Ang’s coffee-making skills were excellent. Now, this mellow coffee wasn’t limited to his tastebuds


    anymore.


    As Ang was busy cleaning her room, Trevor handed her an iPad, telling her she could pass the time


    by downloading as many movies as she wanted.


    This made her think that he was really considerate; although he looked unbothered, he was actually


    very thoughtful.


    “Thank you, Trevor.”


    “No problem. Just make us some coffee whenever you’re free.”


    “Okay. As long as I’m here, I’ll make all of you coffee every morning,” Ang said with a smile.


    With movies to pass the time, she did not have to go into Richard’s room to borrow books. This also


    allowed her to avoid bumping into him. With that thought in mind, she decided to catch up on a drama.


    She indulged herself in a love story the whole morning, watching the beautiful love unfold between the


    characters and their happy ending. For some reason, she felt a little difort in her heart.


    Love that felt good was only in movies. Even if the hero and heroine suffered all kinds of torture, pain,


    and separation, they would always have a happy ending. They would walk away into the sunset and


    live happily ever after.


    She hugged her arms and buried her head as she thought of this. In reality, the rtionship between


    men and women had no set script. People who weren’t meant to be would never be together.


    After that, she decided to stop watching romance movies, fearing it might identally hurt her aching


    heart again.


    In the evening, Ang decided to take a bath. As the public bathhouses were mostly for men, it wasn’t


    very convenient for her to do so there. So, she had no choice but to head toward Richard’s room.


    When she went to pick out her pajamas, she realized that all but one silk pajama had been sent for


    washing. It was a long dress she had not worn because of its inconvenience.


    But tonight, she had no choice but to wear that.


    In fact, this nightgown was made ofce. Although it was just a long dress, it had the design of


    pajamas. Ang decided that she was just going to wear it.


    Then, she knocked on Richard’s door with her clothes in her arms.


    “Come in,” a male voice called out from inside.


    Ang pushed the door in and saw him sitting on the sofa, reading, with a book in his hand. He was


    obviously done with his work and was rxing.


    “I want to take a bath. Am I bothering you?” She looked at him with bright eyes.


    “No.” He raised his head to reply to her but soon lowered it to continue his reading.


    At this moment, she felt their interactions weren’t as casual as before. Instead, it felt a little awkward


    and restrained. Despite that, she brushed it aside, closed the door, and walked to his bathroom.


    Soon, the sound of water followed and disrupted Richard, who was reading outside.


    He closed his book directly as his long fingers reflexively caressed his lips. His eyes were unfocused as


    he was lost in thought.


    More than 10 minutester, the bathroom door opened, and Ang stepped out in her silk pajamas.


    Her long wet hair hung around her ears loosely, and her little face was a little pink. This whole scene


    looked a little amorous.


    When Richard turned his head to look at her, his pupils shrunk. Was this woman going to wear this?


    She didn’t know what he thought as she held a basin with her dirty clothes in her hands, then she


    nced at the man on the sofa and announced, “I’ll get going now.”


    “Wait.” The man stopped her in a low voice.


    This made her pause in her steps as she turned to look at him. “What’s wrong?”


    “Don’t you have anything else to wear?” He questioned in a slightly angry tone.


    Ang looked down at her pajamas and asked, “Is there something wrong with my pajamas?”


    There was nothing wrong with it. It was just that this pajama provoked a specific sort of imagination.


    The drapey fabric showed her graceful figure, and there wasce embroidery on the front of the dress,


    all colored in burgundy. Although the hem of the dress was up to her knees, the nightgown was held


    together by a belt, which would make people wonder what was under it


    Richard reached out, picked up a camouge coat from his sofa, walked over, handed it to Ang, and


    commanded, “Put it on and go back into your room.”


    When she saw the coat, she realized he wanted her to go out conservatively, but she did not think it


    was necessary.


    “There’s no need for that, thank you.” She shook her head as she held onto the basin before turning to


    leave.


    Just as she took two steps, her shoulders were grasped by him as he draped the oversized coat over


    her, forcibly covering her up.


    This made her a little frustrated; this man was too overbearing!


    “I said, it’s okay.” Nevertheless, Ang refused to ept his care, probably because she still had some


    resentment in her heart toward him.


    Richard said it was impossible for her to be with him in this life, so why did he care about how she


    looked?


    She was about to shake off the coat when a warning voice sounded above her head, “I dare you to try


    and take it off.”


    She looked up in fright to see him staring at her expressionlessly as if he would punish her for going


    against him.


    Then, Ang squinted her eyes, feeling a little angry. She took off the coat in front of him and threw it


    on the sofa before she said, “Captain Lloyd, what is the meaning of this? I won’t be your wife in the


    future, so why do you care what I look like and who sees me?” Then, she did not forget to add a


    domineering sentence, “I can wear whatever I like for whoever I like.”


    No matter how calm Richard was, in the face of this provocative and alluring face, his calmness was


    now mixed with a sense of annoyance. This woman was probably the only one who could rile him up


    this easily.


    Ang stared at his pair of dangerous ck eyes and was inexplicably frightened. For the first time, he


    was looking at her with this severe and oppressive gaze. It seemed like she had really angered him.


    “Whatever. I’ll stop teasing you now. I’m leaving.” She decided to take her leave before things took a


    turn for the worse.


    Just as she was about to go out, he grabbed her wrist, and she was pulled into Richard’s embrace with


    the basin in between them. His face was sullen as he draped the coat over her again without saying a


    word. The coat was so enormous that it was up to her knees, wrapping her slender body so well that


    there was no trace of her pajama.


    “Wear it,” he ordered sinctly.


    Ang shot him a resentful look; this man was really domineering. She had already rejected his offer,


    but the man clearly didn’t care about her opinions and made her wear the coat anyway.


    In the end, she could only leave with his coat on.


    Early the following morning, Ang changed out of her clothes and intended to return his jacket. When


    she knocked on the door, someone opened it, and that person was Richard. He was dressed in


    ordinary clothes, radiating the aura of an extravagant prince.


    “Here, your coat.” She handed him his coat.


    Then, he took his coat without saying a word and closed the door with a bang, startling her. As she


    stood outside the door, her mind began to spin.


    This kind of man might not be able to find a girlfriend in this lifetime.


    As Ang wandered around, she noticed a ssroom that was teaching kickboxing. She stood in front


    of the window curiously and watched for a while. Then, she decided to walk in through the door.


    Her arrival made several young boys who were practicing shy and careless. One of them couldn’t


    dodge in time and was punched by his partner.


    When she saw this, she couldn’t help but stifle a giggle as she covered her mouth. This made the boy


    who was beaten scratch his head in embarrassment but did not dare to cry out in pain.


    “Miss Meyers, you’re here,” Dwayne, a man in his early thirties, came over to greet her.


    “Mr. Dwayne, do you have time? I also want to pick up some self-defense,” she said sincerely.


    He was obviously willing to teach her when he heard this and nodded. “Of course, I have time. As long


    as Miss Meyers is keen on learning, I can teach you some simple self-defense techniques.


    “Really? Thank you so much,” she thanked him gratefully.


    “All right,e on! I’ll teach you two moves right now, and we’ll see how good your reflexes are.” He


    was enthusiastic about teaching her.


    Ang had never triedbat sports before and appeared a little clumsy. However, her coach, Mr.


    Dwayne, adeptly sped her hand, stood behind her, and wrapped his arms around her, saying, “Think


    of a way to fight back if I’m the bad guy.”


    She didn’t feel restrained because of such close contact, and the trainees on the side were enthralled


    watching her.


    At this time, Trevor happened to pass by the window, and when he heard the sound, he hurriedly


    nced over. The sight stunned him because he saw Mr. Dwayne hug Ang from behind on her waist


    before pressing her to the ground.


    Even though Mr. Dwayne was clearly teaching boxing, Trevor thought this was inappropriate! After


    secretly recording the scene for over ten seconds, he dashed toward the conference room. He rushed


    in front of Richard as soon as he entered the door.


    “Richie, Miss Meyers is having boxing training with Mr. Dwayne. Please take a look.” Trevor showed


    Richard the video of Ang being pressed against her shoulder while Mr. Dwayne knelt on one knee


    on her back.


    After a while, Jared joined in on the fun, and when he saw the video, he envied Mr. Dwayne.


    “I believe it would be more appropriate for you to instruct Miss Meyers, Richard,” Jared said.


    Richard’s brow furrowed once he heard that suggestion; Ang must have had a lot of free time.


    “Richard, take over Mr. Dwayne’s job! This is something you should do. I’m worried Mr. Dwayne will


    injure Miss Meyers if he uses too much force.” Trevor purposefully provoked Richard, making him


    leave.


    “Yeah! If Miss Meyers sprains her slender arms and legs, she will have to rest for a month,” Jared


    added.


    “Which training room is she in?” Richard asked, closing hisptop.


    “It’s located in the north,” Trevor responded quickly.


    With that, Richard stood up, pushed open the door, and walked out. Trevor and Jared trailed behind


    him to watch the fun as well. They were looking forward to seeing how Richie would train Miss Meyers.


    Before Richard could open the door, he heard Ang cry and moan as if she was being tortured. As a


    result, his brow furrowed, and his pace quickened.


    When Richard entered the training room, Mr. Dwayne had trapped her arms and waist while he


    coached her on methods to counterattack.


    Richard’s eyes narrowed, and a look of displeasure shed across his face. He was aware that close


    contact was required for this type of self-defense technique, but the scene bothered him.


    “Mr. Richard,” someone greeted.


    When Mr. Dwayne saw Richard approaching, he immediately released Ang’s arm and said, “Captain


    Lloyd, you’re here.”


    The practice left Ang out of breath as this self-defense technique was challenging. She was already


    perspiring after only two training sessions.


    “Mr. Dwayne, let’s continue,” she said, looking at Richard, who had unexpectedly appeared.


    Dwayne was about to resume his training when he was met with Richard’s piercing gaze.


    He was taken aback and immediately realized the significance of Richard’s stare. As a result, he


    looked at his watch and eximed, “Oh! I have another meeting to attend. Miss Meyers, I won’t be able


    to train you, so I’ll let Captain Lloyd take over. I have to leave right now!”


    Dwayne ran away after speaking. There were some scandals involving Ang and Richard in the


    base.


    As the training coach, Dwayne was naturally able to read the room.


    When Ang saw Dwayne leaving, she asked while rubbing her aching arm, “Captain Lloyd, do you


    have time to teach me?”


    “I can teach you as long as you want to learn,” Richard said as he nodded slightly.


    She smiled, remembering the tricks that Mr. Dwayne had just taught her. This is an excellent


    opportunity for revenge. I’m going to kick his ass.


    “Come on then! Teach me some moves.” Ang was eagerly weing him. She was willing to learn


    if he wanted to teach her.


    Trevor, who had just entered the room, looked around at the trainees who were enjoying themselves as


    they watched the scene y before them. “Sorry, Richard wants to teach in private, so please leave,”


    he said in a rush.


    The students were excited to watch Ang’s training but were now forced to leave.


    Trevor and Jared didn’t stay long, carefully closing the door behind them.


    Ang realized it was Trevor’s idea and felt powerless. “Captain Lloyd, where should we start?” she


    inquired of the man before her.


    Her heart twitched slightly as Richard circled her, and all of a sudden, her slender neck was bound by


    his strong arms. She felt an intense pressure on her neck.


    She didn’t expect him to start off with a spar, which caused her to feel pressured as her brain screamed


    that things were bing dangerous.


    “Are you serious, Richard?” Ang inhaled deeply, feeling out of breath.


    “Counterattack with any trick you can think of,” Richard said softly into her ear, his arm ckening


    slightly.


    At this point, Ang concentrated on recalling what Mr. Dwayne had just taught her, then raised her


    elbows to attack Richard’s temples. Unfortunately, her move only worked for Mr. Dwayne, and did not


    work for Richard, who was tall.


    Even if she tiptoed and threw his elbow from the side of his profile, it would only be to the point of


    touching it and would cause him no harm.


    It would diminish Ang’s strength if she had to face a man with ill intentions who was as tall as


    Richard.


    As such, she struggled in Richard’s arms, but his sturdy arm around her neck was immovable.


    She didn’t want him to look down on her, so after recalling Mr. Dwayne’s exnation of the entire set of


    self-defense techniques, Ang eximed, “I can use any method, am I right?”


    “Yeah,” Richard hummed quietly.


    Right then, Ang lifted her feet to step on the back of his instep, but she missed as he had already


    predicted her moves.


    As a result, Ang flushed with rage and attempted to remove him from her person, but his grip was


    too tight, and she couldn’t pry his finger off.


    She was left with only one option: headbutt Richard.


    Yet, Ang didn’t manage to hit his chin, but it did hurt her neck. She couldn’t help but hiss, and


    Richard, who had been holding her neck, finally let her go.


    A flushed Ang rubbed her neck as she looked at him in frustration. She was as frail as an ant in front


    of him.


    “You have lightning-fast reflexes. So, let’s keep going.” He praised her with a curl of his lips.


    “Okay, let’s continue. Come on!” Ang clenched her teeth and arched her brow.


    This time, Richard tried a different approach. He made his way toward Ang. When he was a few


    steps away from her, her breathing became rapid for a few minutes. Richard hugged her the next


    second, his strong arms wrapped tightly around her waist, and Ang remained motionless for a good


    second.


    She became tingly and numb all of a sudden. Is this the feeling of being vited?


    The scent of Richard’s perfume and the contact with his body rendered her immobile. She was unable


    to portray disgust in front of him. On the contrary, his minty, cool-smelling hormone caused her senses


    to malfunction.


    “What are you daydreaming for?” He inquired in a deep voice.


    Ang blushed as she regained consciousness. She struggled again, recalling what Mr. Dwayne had


    just taught her. She could jab the opponent’s eyes, throat, or lift her legs and kick his genitals by turning


    around and hugging him.


    s, she didn’t want to use these methods on Richard because she couldn’t treat him this way.


    Naturally, he noticed her hesitance, so he let go of her and took a step back before staring at her with


    the seriousness of an invigtor. “What’s the matter with you? Why did you not fight back?”


    “Forget about it. I don’t want to practice anymore.” She sighed and lowered her gaze.


    “You give up so easily,” he snorted when he saw her giving up so readily.


    Ang red at him upon hearing his harsh remarks, and she was annoyed that he looked down on


    her, so she lifted her chest and said, “Who said that? I just don’t want to hurt you.”


    Despite being famed for having a stone-cold face at all times, he couldn’t help butugh when he heard


    this.


    “It’s not that I look down on you; you simplyck the ability.” Richard confronted her with the truth.


    Ang bit her lower lip in displeasure, her beautiful eyes narrowing in displeasure. “Are you sure?


    Don’t belittle me.”


    “I’m capable of facing a hundred enemies like you,” he boasted haughtily.


    Her face contorted with rage as she heard his words, as if she were being pushed into the mud by him.


    He was clearly looking down on her, which caused her to clench her fists tightly in response, and she


    was determined to prove herself.


    “Come on. I’ll make you suffer.” She clenched both her fists and took a step forward before getting into


    a fighting stance.


    Richard smirked as he looked at her pugilistic wonkery with his arms folded.


    At this point, Ang remembered that she was learning self-defense, so she coughed and said, “Hug


    me again.”


    Then, he lowered his arms and approached her. He maintained his previous posture by wrapping his


    arms around her waist and lowering his head. Finally, she wrapped her arms around his neck and


    purposefully brushed her soft lips against his cheek.


    His pupils beneath the thick eyshes suddenly dted, and his usual calm and sobriety vanished in


    an instant.


    A hint of cunning gleamed in her eyes as she bent her knees, grabbed his neck, and kicked him in the


    most vulnerable part of his body.


    With her kick, she showed no mercy. Because Richard looked down on her, she umted


    resentment and power.


    Thus, he instantly felt great pain, and Ang’s curiosity got the best of her; she wanted to look at his


    reaction, but her leg cramped up at this moment.


    “Ah…” She frantically reached for something. Thus, he held her with his long arms despite his pain, but


    his body was unstable due to his agonizing pain.


    Both of them fell in three seconds, and he held her in his arms to cushion her fall on the hard floor.


    Ang was so terrified, and before she could regain herposure, she was already lying on top of


    Richard. He had one arm around her waist and the other palm on the back of her head.


    “Did I hurt you?” she inquired anxiously as she recalled how much power she had ced in that kick.


    Richard’s eyes were dark as he gazed at the woman above him. In addition to the pain of being kicked,


    he felt an uncontroble fiery urge surging within him.


    Ang was dressed in a sports suit, and they were separated by merely two pieces of clothing,


    allowing his erection to be seen. The moment she noticed his condition, her pretty face turned bright


    red.


    “Get up,” Richard ordered hoarsely.


    She wanted to get up as well! On the other hand, her hands and feet were slow to react, and she sat


    up with difficulty while supporting Richard’s chest.


    Unfortunately, she lost her bnce and sat back down once again, and her position was embarrassing


    to the point she wanted to throw up.


    As such, his eyes narrowed, and his pupils constricted. Is she doing this on purpose? She blushed and


    looked at him, but she didn’t expect to meet his piercing gaze on her, as if he was about to burn her


    alive with his passionate gaze.


    Thus, she quickly scurried away from his torso and sat cross-legged aside. When he got to his feet, her


    lovely eyes darted around in a panic, not forgetting to nce at the body part she had kicked him.


    Richard, who had stood up, red at her angrily. He was training her on self-defense, not teaching her


    to seduce the opponent with her beauty. That trick of hers was a double-edged sword.


    ”You will only suffer if you don’t train properly,” Richard warned her.


    “I can’t learn anything from you. I want Mr. Dwayne to train me.” Ang despised his coaching. How


    could she possibly concentrate on the training if he kept distracting her?


    Should she hold Richard, who was far too charismatic for his own good, responsible for her distraction?


    “Stop the training if you don’t want to learn,” he responded frigidly; his face had an inexplicably gloomy


    and ugly expression.


    At this point, she had alsoe to a realization that she was not built forbat training. After only


    half a day of training, her muscles were aching all over her body.


    “Give me a hand,” she demanded as she reached out.


    Richard grabbed her hand and pulled her up. “Uh… Did I hurt you just now?” Ang asked awkwardly


    with a light cough


    He believed she had learned nothing but seduction and even yed this trick on him.


    “If you have a reaction, it means you’re not hurt,” Ang snickered, covering her mouth.


    Richard was speechless as he looked at her; she was undoubtedly shameless.


    “Captain Lloyd, you have to be careful as well! Don’t be blinded by beauty!” Ang warned him.


    He had no reason to be concerned in this regard because no woman had ever captivated him.


    She, of course, was the sole exception.


    She was about to move her arm when she felt a pain in her shoulder de, which caused her to hiss.


    “Ouch! It hurts!”


    It was the arm that he had grabbed tightly in a hurry. Therefore, he had identally pulled her too


    harshly in his concern for her.


    “Don’t move. Let me take a look.” He approached her, gripped her wrist, and massaged her shoulder


    joints gently. Her joints appeared to be fine, but her tendons were most likely strained.


    “You’ll be fine after a few days of rest,” Richard said as he let go of her arm.


    Ang nodded and lowered her head, her gaze wandering. Out of the blue, he abruptly poked her


    head with his finger.


    “What’s so interesting?” he reprimanded quietly.


    “What? “There’s nothing interesting to me,” she said, rubbing her aching head and taking a step back.


    He remained silent upon hearing her response, and his silence was clearly a dubious one.


    Since she had nothing to say, she turned around and left the room. She was always in a bad mood


    when she was with him.


    At this point, a ck off-road vehicle drove in through the back door of the base. When the car door


    opened, a young man and woman emerged. The man was dressed fashionably, and the woman was in


    an extremely sexy tight skirt; they looked at their surroundings in perplexity.


    “Are we going to stay here?” the woman asked, disgusted.


    “You’ll be staying here for the time being, Ariel, Carlton. Please adhere to all the rules implemented for


    your own safety. We will notify you once both of you are both safe,” a man warned them sternly before


    leading them to the door.


    “It’s all your fault,” Ariel said, biting her lip and punching Carlton with a reluctant expression.


    Carlton, who was being hit, appeared helpless and coaxed her, “Okay, okay. We’ll take refuge here for


    a while to avoid the danger.”


    Ariel and Carlton worked as journalists. They went abroad to boost their performance, but they


    inadvertently filmed an international gang’s arms trade, which the gangsterster discovered and were


    hunting down the duo. They had no choice but to flee back home to hide from the gangsters, which


    was how they ended up here.


    “I hope this ce is safe, otherwise, we’ll be dead.” Ariel still trembled when she remembered the


    incident where they were almost hunted down.


    “It looks safe here, so rx!” Carlton reassured her.


    They were escorted to their rooms. After settling down, Ariel couldn’t wait to visit the location, so she


    went outside and looked around the field.


    Two shadows appeared from afar in an instant.


    Her attention was drawn to the figures, and when she turned around, she saw two men walking in the


    flower field while talking, marching in her direction.


    The young man on the left piqued her interest. He was tall and attractive, with a hooked, aquiline nose


    and dark brows. He radiated extraordinary charm.


    Ariel’s heart pounded like a drum in her chest. She never expected to meet such a distinguished


    gentleman here in a thousand years. He wasn’t like the other men. He exuded a noble and


    extraordinary aura despite his youth.


    At first nce, he appeared unusual, and it can be seen that the other man treated him with respect.


    What’s his name? What’s his identity? She was no longer depressed; at the very least, she could get to


    know this attractive man better.


    Maybe there would be sparks ignited between the two of them, for she was an ambitious woman who


    would do anything to achieve her goals.


    When she noticed a young team member approaching, she quickly asked with a smile, “Hello. Could


    you please tell me who that person is?”


    “He’s Captain Lloyd.”


    “Captain Lloyd?” Ariel muttered to herself. At this precise moment, she noticed Captain Lloyd and his


    seniors were approaching, and she couldn’t help but tuck her long hair, trying to look as attractive as


    possible while showing her amorous advances.


    Richard, on the other hand, paid no attention to her. As a result, when he passed by, she called out to


    him, “Captain Lloyd.”


    As he heard someone addressing him, he turned to face her. Her heart raced even faster when she


    met his gaze. His gaze was both authoritative and powerful, piercing her to the core.


    “Are you new here?” Richard inquired.


    “Yes. I recently relocated here with my colleague.”


    Richard’s senior, who stood next to him, had received the notice ahead of time and exined, “Oh


    right! They were brought here and will stay here for a while.”


    Richard nodded as he continued his conversation with his superior. On the other hand, Ariel was


    captivated by him as he walked away.


    She used to think that men in suits and leather shoes were the most attractive, but now she believed


    that camouge clothing was the best-looking.


    “He’s so handsome!” Ariel couldn’t stop herself fromplimenting Richard.


    At this point, Ariel noticed a figure who didn’t belong there: a petite girl walking down the corridor,


    dressed casually in sportswear and with her long hair untied. She appeared exhausted and sluggish.


    Ariel’s eyes narrowed at the girl calctingly. What is such a lovelydy doing here?


    Beautiful women were natural enemies. Ariel was already hostile and jealous when she first saw this


    girl.


    Carlton came over to cheer her up with her favorite snacks when she returned to her room, as he knew


    that Ariel was upset.


    As soon as he knocked on the door, Ariel, who was in a good mood, opened the door for him. Her face


    was bright and cheerful, with no trace of sadness.


    “Why are you suddenly in such a good mood?” Carlton asked, surprised.


    “Take a guess,” she responded as she pursed her lips.


    “Didn’t you despise it here?”


    “I simply dislike this ce, but I didn’t say anything about the people here. I just met the most beautiful


    man I’ve ever seen in my whole life.” She sped her hands and ced them on her chest, and her


    lovely eyes twinkled. It was as if this ce was her hunting ground, and she would prey on the most


    powerful beast.


    Carlton looked at her with suspicion. He had grown to know her personality over the three years they


    had worked together. She only looked at the wealthy, and she would only marry the affluent. Yet, she


    desired to marry into a wealthy family because she was an ordinary girl. How could she possibly meet


    her true love in such a secluded area?


    “Are you serious?”


    “Yeah! I saw the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. He’s not only gorgeous but also very noble. He


    appears to be the son of a wealthy family. You must assist me in pursuing him, Carlton.” With a


    commanding tone, Ariel instructed him.


    She was Carlton’s superior as he was merely her assistant and subordinate. Furthermore, Carlton, who


    appeared innocent and gentle, had a weak personality, which made him easy to manipte.


    “Okay! I’ll try my best,” he said politely. To be frank, he had feelings for Ariel, but she never noticed him.


    Ariel underwent stic surgery to transform her ordinary facial features into a stunning face. With her


    sexy physique, she knew that she made heads turn whenever she went out.


    Even now, she considers herself a great beauty, screening and selecting men from all over the world in


    the hopes of finding someone who would make her wealthy for the rest of her life.


    On the other hand, Ang went back to her room. Her muscles were aching from today’s training,


    which made her entire body scream.


    She stared at the ceiling, remembering how Richard had taken the initiative to hug her today. His


    embrace had a calming effect on her. While she repeated the scene in her head over and over, she


    became frustrated and wondered if other women would fall in love with him if he hugged them the way


    she hugged him.


    Richard must be the center of attraction for all females!


    Ang sat up, a little upset. What’s going on with me? Why am I thinking of making Richard mine?


    Her mother has always provided her with whatever she desired ever since she was a child, so she had


    never been so eager to possess something. Today, however, she feltpelled to own someone rather


    than something.


    She copsed heavily on the bed once more, and her emotions were a mess; this feeling was so


    frustrating to her!


    She couldn’t help but think back to what he had said: ‘Please do not waste your time on me. We can


    never be together.’


    Her eyes welled up with tears at the thought. Was there someone else in his heart? Was that why he


    was so certain of their oue and that she couldn’t make him fall for her no matter how hard she


    tried?


    She remembered the text message she identally caught a glimpse of; it was a paragraph of words.


    It must be a text from the girl he loves! Is it a love message?


    So, does he have someone special in his heart? Of course, but why did Trevor and Jared say that he’s


    not in a rtionship?


    Could it be that Richard has a crush on a girl?


    Ang’s heart tightened unexpectedly. The girl adored by him must be the happiest girl!


    Richard was a quiet and determined man; he would definitely cherish the woman he loved for the rest


    of his life!


    What kind of wonderful girl can be his sweetheart?


    She had finally figured it out. His only reason for rejecting her was that he had a crush on someone


    else.


    She was envious of his crush. She must have saved the gxy in her previous life to be loved by this


    man.


    Ang awoke in the evening to find that it was dinner time. The cafeteria was always open on time,


    and if she missed it, no food would be left for her.


    Therefore, she hastily tidied up and went to the cafeteria. Richard and his team were present at the


    time, which surprised her!


    At this precise moment, Ariel and Carlton stood in line at the cafeteria. Her gaze flickered back and


    forth at Richard’s table. He was seated next to a group of young men.


    “Follow me,” She instructed Carlton. She took her te and walked toward Richard after she finished


    speaking.


    She quickly sat down at Richard’s table, and the other team members who were eating raised their


    heads when they heard a coy female voice.


    “What a coincidence, Captain Lloyd!”


    Trevor and the other men turned their heads when they noticed a strange girl sitting beside Richard,


    smiling cheerfully at him.


    Jared only found out this afternoon that two people had been sent for asylum. He assumed it was the


    two people in front of him!


    “You must be new around here! I heard you secretly taped an important arms trade video. That’s


    incredible, “Jaredplimented them.


    “Don’t bring it up, pretty boy. We tremble every time someone mentions it!” Ariel yed up her


    amicable persona as she chatted with Jared.


    After she finished speaking, she returned her gaze to Richard’s attractive side profile. His determined


    expression made her heart skip a beat whenever she looked at him.


    Jared, who was sitting across from her, was watching Richard’s expression. Jared now understood why


    Ariel fell in love with Richard at first sight: He was a stunner and had the skills to back up his looks.


    “Captain Lloyd, please look after me in the future!” Ariel eximed.


    Trevor and Jared, on the other hand, exchanged nces. Richard was extremely popr with women!


    So quickly did an admirer arrive! With their captain present, there was no doubt that they were able to


    look at girls as well.


    Even Sean, the most attractive guy in their group, was disappointed.


    “You’ll be perfectly safe here.” Richard quietly consoled her.


    “Yes! It’s all thanks to you, Captain Lloyd, who’s capable of keeping us safe!” Ariel praised.


    Ang, who was in the dining area, was taken aback when she noticed Richard and his team at their


    usual table.


    There was a girl dressed in a tight dress sitting next to Richard. She spoke to him with a shy smile on


    her face.


    Ang’s breathing slowed for a few seconds. Could it be the girl he had feelings for? Did he invite her


    to the base? Even while sitting, the girl had a great figure, exquisite makeup, and a sort of wild beauty


    to her. She was blinking prettily as she looked at Richard with her smiley, crescent eyes.


    Is this his type?


    It was unsurprising for Ang to misunderstand; she knew very little about Richard, and Ariel was a


    stunning wild beauty. Compared to a good girl like Ang, who had been under strict control since


    childhood, Ariel was charming.


    “Hi, Miss Meyers!” Trevor turned around and waved at her.


    Ang smiled at Trevor, who was at a distance from her. She then proceeded to Mr. Dwayne’s table


    while carrying her dinner te.


    Mr. Dwayne was surprised when she approached him. She was, of course, weed to join him for


    dinner.


    “Are you hurt today, Miss Meyers?” A concerned Mr. Wayne asked.


    “I’m not hurt. My entire body aches,” she replied truthfully.


    “Just practice more.” He smiled reassuringly as he said.


    She gave him a bright grin and nodded. Then, she inadvertently looked across the long table in the


    direction diagonally opposite from her, and she happened to meet Richard’s gaze at that moment.


    She quickly retracted her gaze after casting a nce at him, whose dark eyes looked at her for some


    reason. Then, she pretended to listen to Mr. Dwayne’s words and stopped looking around.


    Ariel’s gaze was drawn to Ang at this point, and she couldn’t help but ask Trevor, “What’s the name


    of the girl you called just now?”


    “Her name is Ang.”


    “Is she also staying here for protection?” Ariel was intrigued.


    Trevor didn’t want to reveal Ang’s identity and the nature of her protection, so he smiled and said,


    “She’s here for a good time.”


    Carlton’s eyes couldn’t leave Ang either. He was surprised to see such a beautiful girl here, and he


    could tell she was from a wealthy family thanks to his exceptional observational abilities regarding


    people.


    After Richard finished his meal, he immediately stood up and walked over to put away his tray.


    Coincidentally, Ang, seated next to him at the table, wasughing cheerfully. Her crisp, beautiful,


    soothingughter had captured the attention of the young men around her, and they were all turning


    around to look at her.


    Richard frowned slightly before ncing at Ang, who was beaming brightly, and then left.


    As a result, Ariel lost her appetite as she inquired of Sean, “I’d like to know if Captain Lloyd is married.


    Is he in a rtionship?”


    “I strongly advise you not to pursue our captain, Miss Graham,” Sean suggested.


    “Yeah. Richard has no time to fall in love,” Jared added to Sean’s words.


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    “Richard is very busy with his work, so please don’t bother him, Miss Graham,” Trevor said.


    Ariel blushed, feeling embarrassed, but she grumbled her heart. I’m free to pursue any man I want.


    Why should they care?


    After the men had ced their tes away, the men left together. At this point, Ariel’s eyes were filled


    with rage, and she noticed Carlton staring at Ang, which aggravated her mood.


    “Why are you looking at her? Is she as attractive as I am?” Ariel vented her rage at him.


    She was aware of his feelings for her, so she exploited them to manipte him. As a result, she was


    naturally irritated when she noticed him staring at other girls.


    Although Carlton refrained from responding to Ariel. He secretly thought that Miss Meyers was on a


    different level than Ariel regarding height, appearance, and aura; these were not qualities that any


    ordinary Jane possessed.