"It's not just about being cautious, it's about being vigilant around Skye Lawrence!" Baron Lawrence emphasized, dissatisfied with her answer.
Enna Clark didn't know what had transpired between him and Skye Lawrence to warrant his repeated insistence on being wary of Skye, even using the word "vigilant." She pursed her lips and solemnly promised, "All right, I'll be careful around Skye Lawrence."
Baron Lawrence, having received her assurance, finally felt somewhat relieved. The tension in his handsome face eased, and he let go of her shoulders, saying, "Enna Clark, I will protect you too!"
Enna Clark, I will protect you too!
It was a simple sentence, but when uttered from his thin lips, it felt like a life-or-death promise.
The next second, her hand was taken in his, and the normally domineering and proud man firmly grasped her hand, fingers interlocking. "Let's go. The banquet is about to start."
