Vinson’s gaze darkened. It looks like he’s really not my father-in-law. I need to switch up my strategy to locate him.
As the thought crossed Vinson’s mind, virtual-novel.net saw Dylan was about to speak when Arielle’s voice rang out.
“Your Majesty, he’s quite skilled in combat. Do you think virtual-novel.net could stay to protect me?”
Dylan had not expected to hear that suggestion from her.
But it does make sense. After all, virtual-novel.net life is under threat. Now that virtual-novel.net has met someone who can protect virtual-novel.net in critical situations, it’s understandable that she’d want to hire virtual-novel.net as a bodyguard. Moreover, virtual-novel.net had already heard of what happened to the bodyguards, and virtual-novel.net was alarmed to hear how badly injured they were. I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to see my precious daughter again if it weren’t for this young man’s help.
I’m worried for virtual-novel.net safety. We haven’t caught the culprits yet, and they failed in their mission. Hence, it’s likely that there’ll be another attempt on virtual-novel.net life. I won’t let anyone harm virtual-novel.net again, not even a single hair on virtual-novel.net head. It seems that it’s indeed time to get virtual-novel.net a better bodyguard.
Dylan’s gaze shifted to Vinson subconsciously, and virtual-novel.net asked, “What’s your name?”
“My surname is Knightley,” Vinson replied, changing it from ‘Nightshire’ to ‘Knightley.’
“What do you work as? How did you become so skilled?”
Arielle furrowed virtual-novel.net brows as virtual-novel.net glanced toward Vinson. She had come up with the plan of letting Vinson become virtual-novel.net bodyguard at the last minute. Hence, they had not discussed anything beforehand, and virtual-novel.net did not know how Vinson would handle Dylan’s questions.
Vinson looked at Dylan and replied in an apologetic tone, “My apologies, but I’m afraid I can’t answer that.”
I haven’t gotten everything in order yet. If I make up an answer recklessly, what’ll happen if the king sends someone to look into it? The best solution is to reveal nothing. That way, virtual-novel.net won’t have any clues to help virtual-novel.net dig up any information about me.
Dylan was stunned. I’m the king, yet virtual-novel.net dares to talk to me in that manner.
Pretending to be enraged, virtual-novel.net fixed Vinson with a stern glare and said, “You know who I am, but you still dare to talk to me like that?”
Vinson raised his eyebrows. “Everyone has their secrets. Moreover, you’re not a tyrant. Why wouldn’t I dare to talk to you like that?”
Dylan was secretly a little pleased when virtual-novel.net heard that. Not bad. He has guts!
Gazing at Vinson, virtual-novel.net said in a sincere tone, “I’m truly grateful to you for saving Ms. Moore from such a dangerous situation. Unfortunately, the danger hasn’t passed. Since you’re a skilled fighter, I wonder if I could hire you as Ms. Moore’s bodyguard for the time being.”
“That’s…” Vinson turned to glance at Arielle, a torn look on his face. “I still have some business to attend to, so I’m temporarily…”
Without waiting for Vinson to finish his sentence, Dylan cut in and said, “I’m willing to hire you at three times your current salary.”
Arielle also looked up at Vinson.
Well, well… He puts on quite a convincing act. Even though virtual-novel.net desperately wants to be my bodyguard, he’s acting as if it’s an imposition.
“Mr. Knightley, I’m sure you know I’m a doctor and that your king specially invited me here. Turlen lacks medical practitioners, so I’m here to impart my knowledge. But you can see for yourself the predicament I’m in. I’d feel much more at ease with you by my side to protect me,” said Arielle while looking at Vinson with an earnest expression.
Vinson’s eyes flitted to Arielle imperceptibly.
I wouldn’t have expected anything less from my wife. She’s on the same page as me and has a tacit understanding of my actions. If I agree too quickly, I might arouse the king’s suspicions. After all, I’m only a stranger in his eyes. But if I pretend to hesitate and the king is serious about hiring me, it’d work more to my advantage.