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“Why are you here?” Donna asked as she saw rissa approaching, but she didn’t send her back
with the bodyguards.
Just as rissa was about to speak, her expression suddenly turned cold and indifferent.
rissa said, her tone casual, “Aunt Donna, I just came to take a
look.
“No matter what, Mr. Augustine is my lifesaver. I hope Aunt Donna, you can thank him on my
behalf. It would lighten my heart,” rissa added, leaving her maid Reba stunned behind her.
Reba couldn’t help but think to herself, “Just a moment ago, in her chamber, Ms. Radcliffe was
calling him Osborne so affectionately. But now, in front of Donna, he’s suddenly Mr. Augustine?
“Ms. Radcliffe, your change of attitude is too quick!”
However, Reba understood that rissa’s actions were for Osborne’s benefit. The closer
rissa got to Osborne, the more wary Donna would be of him.
The colder rissa was towards Osborne, the more rxed
Donna would be.
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Reba discreetly gave rissa a thumbs up, only to receive a sharp re in return.
Donna, not dwelling on the matter, reassured, “Rest assured, the Radcliffe family never owes
anyone favors! Since you want to watch, let’s watch together. I hope he can show some skills that
impress me.”
With that, she turned her gaze towards the shooting range.
At this moment, the bodyguard assessment at the shooting range was about to begin. A hundred
professional bodyguards from the top ten securitypanies in Skyefall, along with the sudden
addition of Osborne, a total of one hundred and one individuals, wouldpete for five positions
through three challenging assessments.
Competition was fierce.
Each one of them was a top–notch expert, full of confidence in their abilities.
This bodyguard assessment was bound to be thrilling.
“Listen up, everyone! There are three stages to this assessment, which were marksmanship
evaluation, emergency evacuation simtion, and unrestrictedbat assessment!
“The top five overall performers across all three stages will be Ms. Radcliffe’s bodyguards,
with an annual sry of millions!
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“Now, the first stage, marksmanship evaluation, begins!”
With themand from the assessment officer, the marksmanship evaluationmenced. A group
of ten entered the shooting range, showcasing their shooting skills.
The sound of gunfire filled the air.
From fixed targets, moving targets, close–range rapid fire, long–range sniping, and shooting while
on the move, the assessment content surprised Osborne.
The performance of hispetitors also left Osborne slightly astonished.
“No wonder they are the top bodyguards from major securitypanies; they are truly impressive!”
Osborne murmured as he watched the first group of tenplete the assessment.
In Osborne’s eyes, the difficulty of this assessment was significant. With sixty different targets at
varying distances, each requiring specific tactical shooting positions, hitting all targets was essential
to pass.
For each target, there were specific tactical maneuvers required – some required shooting from a
prone position, others from a standing stance, and yet more required shooting while on the
move.
The ranking would be based on the time taken toplete the
assessment.
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The first group of ten quickly finished the evaluation.
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All of them hit every target within three minutes, with the fastest almost making it under two
minutes.
This made Osborne marvel at their professionalism.
This was only the first group, and with so many skilled individuals present, standing out among
them and making it to the top five would be challenging.
Soon, the second group began their assessment, showing even stronger results than the first.
The assessment continued.
On the high tform, Ophelia and Wesley were left dumbfounded.
“This is incredible!
“I never knew marksmanship could be so intense. If it were my bodyguards, many would struggle to
pass. Even if they did, it would probably take over five minutes.
“The gap is just too wide!”
Wesley clicked his tongue in amazement but quickly brightened up because the more formidable
these people were, the challenging it would be for Osborne to stand out.
“That Osborne, what a fool! Thinks he’s all that. Bet he’s
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regretting it now! Ophelia, you know him better. Where d’you think he’ll ce?” Wesley asked
eagerly.
Ophelia pondered for a moment before responding, “My bodyguard once mentioned Osborne’s
marksmanship is spot on, but that’s about it. Moving targets, shooting on the run, rapid–fire – none
of those are his strong suits.
“He mightnd somewhere in the middle.”
Ophelia suggested diplomatically, mindful not to diminish Osborne despite their conflicts.
But even that assessment didn’t sit well with Wesley.
“Middle of the pack? Really? Underestimating him, am I? Too bad being average won’t cut it. He’s
destined for elimination.”
With a satisfied grin, Wesley nced over at rissa, who was not far away but was wearing a
cool and aloof expression.
Seeing her unconcerned demeanor toward Osborne delighted him even more.
“A ssy girl like Ms. Radcliffe would never give a loser like Osborne a second nce. Remember
how she hugged him before? Just a fluke, ‘cause he saved her life. She’s cooled off now. Osborne’s
chances with her? Absolute zero!”
“Now, that’s more like it!”