Chapter 44: Chapter 44: I Will Protect Her

When Zane Fletcher arrived, he saw Summer Lancaster sitting alone on the front steps, spacing out.

“Young Madam, the President sent me to pick you up,” Zane Fletcher said respectfully. ’Kenneth Yates must have already told him about our relationship.’

“Can you take me home first, and then go to the office?”

“Of course, Young Madam. Please get in. I’ll be your personal driver for the next few days.” Summer Lancaster got in the car, and they headed to Veridian Community.

“Fletcher, does Kenneth Yates treat you well?”

Zane Fletcher, who was driving, froze. He didn’t know what to say. ’What does she mean by asking that?’

“He’s alright, I guess.” ’In reality, Kenneth Yates works him to the bone. He often disappears right before important meetings, leaving me to clean up the mess. He even makes me work overtime outside of office hours—without any overtime pay!’

“Oh! Last time, his car was parked somewhere else and I suggested he have you pick him up. He said that Fletcher has his own life too.”

“Yes, the President can be quite considerate sometimes.” ’Heh. What kind of excuses has the President been using me for? I’ve ended up taking the heat for him for no reason at all.’

“I used to see you two together all the time, and you’re both so handsome… I admit, I had some wild ideas,” Summer Lancaster said with a laugh.

Zane Fletcher’s expression froze. ’If the President heard that, he’d probably throw both of us out.’

“Young Madam, that’s not a very funny joke,” Zane Fletcher replied with a strained smile.

“Is that so? Heh.”

「The Airport」

“Boss, it’s time to board.”

“Yeah, let’s go.” As they were boarding, Kenneth Yates pulled out his identification, and only then did Dominic Thorne notice he was wearing a ring.

“Boss, are you planning to announce it to the world?”

“I just want to protect her. I don’t want her to get hurt.”

“Boss, the truth is, just by being with you, she’s already in grave danger.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll always be there to protect her.” ’Dominic Thorne was right. He, Kenneth Yates, was a renowned figure in Euras, and he had more than a few enemies. Especially Noel Lynch. That man was dangerous, cunning, and utterly ruthless. Anything Kenneth Yates set his sights on, Noel would find a way to snatch away.’

It was the dead of night in Francelia by the time they landed. Ronan Jenkins was waiting to pick them up, and they all headed back to the villa together.

“Ronan, isn’t Sean Murphy with you?” Dominic Thorne asked.

“I don’t know where he is,” Ronan Jenkins replied, his face devoid of expression.

“Alright, I’ll give him a call in a bit and have him come over.” Sean Murphy was the youngest of their group. He and Ronan Jenkins had known each other since they were children. Sean had always been playful, and Ronan had always been by his side, protecting him from bullies and forbidding him from dating anyone.

Over time, Ronan Jenkins realized he’d been in love with Sean Murphy since they were kids. The fact that they were both boys troubled him for a while, but he eventually came to terms with it. He decided it was enough to just stay by Sean’s side and protect him, burying his feelings deep down. Sean knew how Ronan had felt about him since childhood. He didn’t want to hurt Ronan, but he couldn’t return his feelings, either. They were both men; it wasn’t supposed to be that kind of relationship.

Dominic Thorne called Sean Murphy, and before long, Sean arrived at the villa to join them.

“Boss! Dominic! Long time no see. You’re both looking more handsome than ever.” Sean Murphy moved in to hug them both, but Kenneth Yates deftly sidestepped him. As a result, Dominic and Sean ended up in a warm embrace.

“Alright, that’s enough. Just don’t follow it up with a French kiss,” Dominic Thorne said, pushing him away with mock disgust.

“As if I’d kiss a man,” Sean retorted. Nearby, Ronan Jenkins froze for a moment before composing himself. Kenneth Yates walked over to him. “Ronan,” he said quietly, “one day, he’ll understand.”

“I hope so.”

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