Chapter 313


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    “Mr. Fermon?” Marina deliberately infused surprise into her tone.


    “It’s me, the other party on the line provided a definite response.


    “I wonder why Mr. Fermon is calling me. Don’t tell me you want to invite me over as a guest?” Marina


    asked nonchntly, masking her true intentions.


    “If that’s the case, Miss Bailey, would you honor me with your presence?” Mr. Fermon asked, his tone


    remaining tranquil.


    “What do you think?” Marina snorted coldly, keeping her guard up.


    “If Miss Bailey does not feel at ease, then let me visit you this time. Please provide an address, and I


    wille personally,” Mr. Fermon responded. His attitude underwent a dramatic change, revealing a


    new level of determination.


    “Mr. Fermon, are you trying to mask your true intentions?” Marina seized the opportunity to mock him,


    well aware of the moves he had made behind the scenes.


    “Miss Bailey, are you afraid? Moreover, isn’t this part of your n? If I’m not mistaken, you should still


    be in Hatinne. You’ve been staying here for the past few days as you waited for my call, right?” Mr.


    Fermon asked. His calm voice held a hint of amusement, seemingly unfazed by Marina’s attempt to


    challenge him.


    “Since you know that, do you dare to make this call?” Marina’s tone carried a subtle yet meaningful


    undertone, testing his Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    resolve.


    “Some things need to be resolved. Besides, isn’t the enemy of an enemy a friend?” Mr. Fermon


    responded. His voice oozed with an air of amusement as if he had no fear of being held ountable by


    Marina.


    “Hatinne Grand Hotel, I’ll give you half an hour. Don’t bete,” Marina dered firmly, hanging up the


    phone without waiting for his response.


    On the other end of the call, Mr. Fermon’s eyes flickered with a subtle smile.


    “Mr. Fermon, are you really going there?” his concerned bodyguard, who had been standing behind


    him, finally voiced his


    worries.


    His mind raced, realizing Marina’s cunning nature, “That woman is no ordinary person. We went


    through so much trouble to bring her back, only to realizeter that she never fell into our trap from the


    beginning. She had been using this as a lead to find our hideout. If someone as scheming as her is


    inviting Mr. Fermon to pay a visit, she must be nning to capture him.”


    “Do you have a better idea now?” Mr. Fermon’s expression remained inscrutable beneath his mask.


    “I will do everything in my power to protect you, Mr. Fermon,” the resolute man vowed.


    “But do you think I need to live in fear? Besides, why would I bother putting myself in a precarious


    situation if that were the case?” Mr. Fermon’s tone carried an indescribable mix ofplex emotions,


    revealing a glimpse of his true thoughts.


    The man moved his lips as if wanting to say something, but the words lingered unspoken.


    After years of serving by Mr. Fermon’s side, the bodyguard understood his thoughts better than


    anyone.


    Now, Yenny had sensed their presence andunched a full–scale siege against them, causing them to


    be attacked from all


    sides.


    Despite their preparations and attempts to gain influence over the years, the Pembroke family remains


    a tough opponent.


    With a legacy spanning several hundred years, the Pembroke family’s power and wealth were


    formidable, something they could not surpass in such a short time.


    As such, their only option now was to seek cooperation.


    Mr. Fermon’s initial intention in seeking Chrislyn was to discuss a potential coboration with her.


    Otherwise, there was no way they would treat her so well.


    However, Mr. Fermon had initially nned to keep her waiting for a few days before further discussion.


    But their ns could not keep up with the changes.


    Before they had the chance to speak, she had already slipped away.


    As a result, they found themselves under tight control in every aspect.


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    Ultimately, Mr. Fermon decided to meet Marina Bailey, showing his sincerity by bringing only his


    lifelong bodyguard.


    The two of them arrived at the hotel.


    However, at the entrance, Gavin halted Mr. Fermon’s bodyguard, forbidding him from following further.


    “Mr. Hernandez and Miss Bailey specifically mentioned that they will only be receiving Mr. Fermon,”


    Gavin stated with atposed expression, emphasizing the exclusivity of the invitation.


    “What does this mean? I am Mr. Fermon’s personal bodyguard and must ensure his safety!” The


    bodyguard’s face darkened instantly, his protectiveness evident.


    “Anyway, Mr. Hernandez and Miss Bailey gave the orders. If you’re unwilling to cooperate, you can go


    back now,” Gavin nced disdainfully at the bodyguard, his eyes filled with contempt.


    They had already fallen to such a point and yet still dared to act tough in his presence.


    “You… The bodyguard seethed with anger, ready to take action.


    “Stop!” Mr. Fermon’s sudden intervention halted the bodyguard in his tracks, his authority making an


    impact.


    “Mr. Fermon, I believe they intentionally want to make things difficult for us. We should go back!” The


    bodyguard’s chest heaved with frustration as he expressed his concern.


    “Wait for me outside. However, Mr. Fermon surprised him with an unexpected instruction, diverting


    from the usual course


    of action.


    “How can that be? If I’m not by your side, what if those people want to harm you?” The bodyguard


    instinctively denied the notion, his loyalty unwavering.


    “The way you put it as if we intentionally brought you here. Wasn’t it you who reached out to us first,


    seeking reconciliation? And now you use us of having ulterior motives?” Gavin coldly mocked, his


    words dripping with sarcasm.


    “Shut up!” The bodyguard gritted his teeth, ring at Gavin with seething rage.


    “Sorry, but I can’tply. After all, I have a mouth to speak with. Unless your mouth is solely for


    eating?” Gavin shot a sideways nce at the bodyguard, his taunt deliberate.


    The bodyguard was even angrierThe bodyguard’s fury only intensified, boiling within him.


    “Stop fooling around!” Mr. Fermon’s tone grew weightier, urging the bodyguard to rein in his emotions.


    Clenching his fist by his side, the bodyguard took a deep breath, struggling to suppress the surging


    emotions in his heart.


    With a serious expression, he looked at Mr. Fermon and emphasized, “Mr. Fermon, I’ll be outside. If


    anything happens, call me, and I’ll rush in immediately!” Concern radiated from his every word.


    “Hmm. Mr. Fermon nodded in acknowledgment.


    Then, he pushed the door open and entered.


    As Mr. Fermon stepped into the room, a hush settled over the surroundings. The air was charged with


    tension.


    Leaning on his cane, he gracefully traversed the foyer and made his way to the living room.


    Raising his gaze, he spotted Marina and Simon sitting across from each other in front of the floor–to–


    ceiling window.


    There was a chessboard between them, and both individuals appeared deeply engrossed in their


    strategic battle.


    Mr. Fermon maintained his silence as he walked closer, his footsteps barely audible.


    His eyes swept over the chessboard, and a soft chuckle escaped his lips, catching Marina’s attention.


    “Silent observation is the mark of a true gentleman. Mr. Fermon, what does this mean? Do you think


    we resemble each other, or do you find this chess game amusing?” Marina asked as she held a ck


    piece in her hand.


    “Neither,” Mr. Fermon responded, his voice tinged with amusement, leaving her intrigued.


    Then what does it mean?” Marina retorted.


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