She sat on a chair six feet away from him, smiled and said, âYou are the only person among the forty that survives.
Only you answered my question that day.
That kindness has been repaid.
What do you want to say to me?â
The man thought for a while and looked at her.
âI thought they would let me go as long as I said nothing, but they are more ruthless than I thought.
I know that you sent people to save me several times.
Iâll tell you everything I know.
â
âGreat,â Lucinda said, although she was surprised at his decision.
âWhat do you want as a reward?â she asked.
The man shook his head.
âI donât want money or anything.
Iâm weak and they will find and kill me sooner or later.
I donât want to die.
â
âYou want me to protect you?â
The man stared at her and smiled.
âWe can protect each other.
You are very smart.
I want to be your bodyguard.
There are many powerful men around you.
That way I might survive this.
â
Did he really want to work for her?
She frowned, raised her chin, and looked cool and noble.
âI wonât agree before hearing what you know.
If itâs not something useful, I wonât agree to your demand.
â
The man found her charming.
She was beautiful, hot-tempered, and ruthless.
If he could look at her for a few minutes every day, it would all be worth it.
He came to his senses and told her what he knew.
âIT met the man who hired us to kill you when he talked to my superior.
He was about 6.
3 feet tall, and looked reserved but powerfulâ¦â
He tried to recall every detail.
âHe wore sunglasses, but I noticed a small black birthmark on his temple.
When they talked, I heard him mention his master.
If you can find him, he should be able to give you all the information you need.
â
Lucinda narrowed her eyes and thought.
A black birthmark? Who was his master?
âExcept for the birthmark, do you remember anything else about him?