What was happening? Why was Shirley’s heart beating so fast? Was it because of Zacharias?
Shirley bit her red lip. There was something she had been unwilling to admit or acknowledge: her
feelings toward Zacharias.
She wondered, uncertain. Do I like him?When did I be a woman who speaks one way and thinks
another? She didn’t want to delve further into things she couldn’t figure out. Instead, she returned to
her room, took a shower, and went to bed.
In the blink of an eye, it was Saturday tomorrow. With Zacharias granting her leave, Shirley eagerly
anticipated a day of rxation at Ava’s house. She couldn’t wait to savor the delightful pastries and fruit
tea her grandmother lovingly prepared.
Zacharias worked until the early hours. During a break, he reached for a rose and lightly kissed it as if
kissing a certain someone. Then, he got up, went downstairs, had a ss of red wine to help him
sleep, and looked in the direction of the second floor. Although the fatigue from overloaded work often
made him tired, he felt that the future was promising because he now had someone to protect and
someone to bring glory to.
Everything was worth it.
After Shirley got up in the morning, she didn’t wear her uniform in case Ava wouldin about her
looking like an insurance salesperson. The clothes Shirley’s aunt sent herst time were very stylish,
and there was even a set of jewelry to match.
She began to apply light makeup. She wore azy beige sweater with a leather skirt as the baseyer
and topped it with a vintage French wool coat. Her ck knee-high boots gave her a fashionable yet
youthful vibe.
After she was done, she went downstairs, nning to have breakfast at her grandmother’s house. She
assumed that Zacharias, who had workedtest night, wouldn’t be awake yet, so she didn’t need to
say goodbye.
However, Shirley was mistaken. Zacharias, wearing a ck robe, was sitting on the couch enjoying
tea. He seemed to havee downstairs after exercising.
“Good morning!” He raised his eyebrows and smiled, his gaze fixed on the woman who brightened up
his morning.
It was rare to see her dressed so stylishly. While her usual uniform could captivate him, her outfit today
had a special ce in his heart. Mainly because the owner of the clothes strongly attracted him.
“Morning.” Shirley smiled and waved. “I’m off.”
“You look so good. Are you sure you’re going to see your grandmother?” Zacharias suddenly asked.
After hearing that, she turned her head and replied, “Yup. I’m going to have lunch with Grandma today.”
He nodded. “Alright. Go ahead.”
As she departed, an inexplicable sense of doubt crept over him. Since today was a day off, Tony also
came over with a car key in his hand, looking as though he was ready to head out.
“Tony, help me with something,” Zacharias said.
“What’s up, Uncle Zacharias?”
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“Miss Lloyd just left. I want you to follow her and see who she’s meeting today,” Zacharias instructed
his nephew. This task was more suitable for his nephew, as his bodyguards were meant to protect him
during travel, not follow women.
Tony, who had a free day today, nned to have lunch with friends. However, he thought that helping
his uncle pursue Shirley was the more important task now!
“Got it, Uncle Zacharias. Leave it to me!” Tony then remembered something. “Uncle Zacharias, my car
is too conspicuous. What if she recognizes it at a nce?”
Zacharias gave it a thought and agreed. “Take the keys on the cab, then. Use my car.”
“Aye!” Tony replied happily. He had long wanted to drive Zacharias’ SUV.
Tony went to the basement to get the car. Soon, the car roared to life. At this point, he wasn’t in a hurry
to follow Shirley. On the way, he received the address of her grandmother’s house sent by Zacharias.
All Tony needed to do was wait there.
When she arrived at Ava’s house, she saw her grandmother dressed more elegantly than usual. It was
as if they were going to have a meal with an important guest.
Curious, Shirley asked, “Grandma, is our guest someone important?”