Benji's eyes darkened when he saw the reddening mark on Lina's wrist.
She had always had a delicate physique and even the slightest pressure could cause her to bruise.
He blamed himself for being too neglectful of his duties as her bodyguard which had allowed the older woman to get close to her.
Despite what Lina might say, he knew that she needed to be protected at all costs.
After all, if his Master and Elder Master were to learn that she had been bruised one too many times then his safety could not be guaranteed.
While he was leering at Mrs. Tong whose eyes displayed her discontentment, he heard Lina speaking up.
"I'll take my chances." She uttered in a soft tone but there were no fluctuations in her voice.
Her hazel eyes then flitted past the worried secretaries who had rushed forward to help her out if the older woman was adamant on causing her trouble.
