<h4>Chapter 547 - Five Hundred And Forty-Eight: Decision</h4>


    The third point of view:


    "Sorry, but I don''t risk my daughter''s life," Nius told her with an icy tone and Isabe recognized his intention.


    "No, no, no!" She tried toe after him but those stupid guards grabbed her from behind.


    "You fucking promised me! It was a deal!" Isabe continued shouting as her father turned off the gun''s safety. She struggled fiercely but it was two strong men against her.


    Nius ignored her ravings, walking over to Jean pressed on the floor, saying, "No bad blood here but you crossed a line you shouldn''t have," Moreover, Jean was one of the hitmen who assisted Miguel in hurting his wife Reina, hence it was time to collect. He had dyed the inevitable long enough.


    However, just as Nius was about to pull the trigger, Sakuzi''s voice sounded from behind,"You bad father, what are you about to do?"


    Nius gritted, "Isn''t that obvious?"


    "Yes, you''re a coward who''s going back on his words," Sakuzi retorted fearlessly.


    Isabe was relived at the sight of Sakuzi, who knew that old man would be useful to her one day. Now her messiah was here,?she quickly took advantage of his presence, "Jean has agreed to be my shadow guard. That was the deal, don''t let him go back on his words, grandpa," She finally called him that.


    Sakuzi didn''t know whether tough or cringe, that brat was a sly opportunist. Well, his hands are tied then.


    "Let the man be, Nius," Was hismand, "You know our word is thew. Don''t tell me you want to lose your respect over this issue,"


    At first, it looked as if Nius wouldn''t let Jean go since he had the gun in a tight vice with his jaw clenched and his body rigid, the war raging inside of him. But then, he lowered his weapon atst.


    "Finally," Isabe exhaled a shaky breath just as the men holding her down let go. For a moment there, she had thought her father would kill him.


    Jean was released as well but no one anticipated that Nius would point the gun at him suddenly and shoot him on the arm. Jean moaned in pain.


    "Jesus! Nius !" Isabe went over to the injured Jean howling in pain and red at him.


    "What was that for?!"


    "That was for touching you. No one messes with my daughter and goes scot free," Nius told her regarding the incident where he held her hostage. The deal had been to keep him alive which he did.


    "Well, point made, now get lost," Isabe was mad at him. The only reason she hadn''t give him a bollocking was because she was partially responsible for whatever happened. She will let this one pass.


    "Where''s your doctor?" She asked Sakuzi in particr.


    Sakuzi sighed, "This is why I?don''t want the both of you here. You and your father are so much trouble," He grumbled yet in the end, signaled his men to take Jean away for treatment.


    "Where are you going?" Nius held Isabe''s arm.


    "Going to ensure you don''t eliminate him behind my back!" She snapped, wringing her arm out of her father''s grip. She red at him, "And just so you know, he''s my responsibility now,"


    "No," Nius disagreed, "You''re his responsibility now and may God help him if a hair on your body gets hurt," He threatened. Of all people she had to choose as a shadow guard, why him? Was Isabe thrilled by danger or simply attracted to it. He hoped not - that was the fastest way to bing a psychopath.


    "Whatever," She said.


    "Mind your tongue especially with the ''whatever'' word," He warned. Nius hated it when she acted all arrogant and smug. He wasn''t like that.


    However, Isabe simply flipped her hair and went on without even turning back.


    Sakuzi offered him a look of sympathy, patting him on the back, "This are times I''m grateful for the fact that I''m done with kids,"


    Nius gave him the look yet didn''t say anything. He simply went back to the living room where he waited for God knows how many hours in agonizing silence. He should have known Isabe was never the one to give up on something. Whatever she wants, she gets it. Even if it looks impossible, she makes it work one way or the other. It was a gift and a curse.


    After a long time, Isabe appeared in the room alongside her new shadow guard looking good as new with his bandaged arm. Although there were still signs of violence on his face where he had been hit.


    "Thank you old man for helping me," Isabe bowed to him in appreciation.


    Sakuzi shook his head, "You sly little brat, you''ve reverted to calling me old man because you''ve gotten what you wanted?"


    However, he forgot Isabe was a smooth talker.


    "I said I only greet Elders who walk with a cane but for once, you''ve behaved like one eventhough you don''t walk with a cane yet,"


    Dumbfounded couldn''t exin how Sakuzi felt. He was done with this child, "Just go away," he waved her away. He needed peace and quiet.


    But Isabe wasn''t through, she quickly added, "Also Oldman, you shouldn''t y games on your cellphone for too long. The blue light damages your eyes and at your age, your retina would damage faster,"


    That little witch, how did she know he hadn''t set his phone down for a while. Yet Sakuzi asked, "What do you suggest I do now? Also I''m not that old," thatment was a blow to his self-esteem. Women his age still fell for him. A-hem, not that he replied anyway. He was faithful to Nadia.


    "Go over a game of chess with family members and friends, that would promotemunication and is more fulfilling than ying games all by yourself. It''s a sincere advice from me," Isabe said to him and took her leave before Sakuzi could even say a word.


    Sakuzi snorted, that little brat always likes an epic departure.?He looked down at his cellphone, it was going to be hard letting go of the game. Fine, he''d y in moderation - hopefully.


    It was a series of res and scowls as Nius and Jean made it outside. It was obvious that both men didn''t like eachother but had to behave because of a certain Isabe.


    Well, since his daughter made the choice, he''d have to respect and trust her judgment, Nius decided.


    Well, the little girl had believed in him when others didn''t, he''d protect her with his life, Jean decided.