"Are you sure you're going to escort me looking like this?" Liam asked in a sarcastic tone, trying to hide his anxiety.
Shawn nodded in response. "Like I said yesterday, Mr. Lukas asked me to dress casually because you don't want a bodyguard who seems stiff and scary."
Liam closed his eyes for a moment, trying to stop himself from feeling dizzy.What he had told Lukas was true, but he didn't want Shawn to look like this. It was too flashy and attention-grabbing, and it could even steal the show more than he did.
But more than anything, he really didn't want anyone else to be distracted by how Shawn looked.He was the only one who was allowed to see Shawn's charm.Liam silently wished he could control his thoughts, which were now running wild.
"Change your clothes!" Liam ordered sternly.Shawn was stunned, eyebrows raised, not expecting it."Jie, are we late?" Liam asked Lily, who was already sitting in the car.
"There are still fiveteen minutes," Lily said, her voice firm. "Don't cause trouble, Liam!" she added, glaring at the man.
"Lei Ge, take Shawn Ge to change," Liam said, before getting into the car with Hao.
Lei nodded without saying much and immediately led Shawn back to the room.
Liam sat back with his arm resting on the car seat, his gaze blank through the windowpane.His mind was racing.He didn't want Shawn to steal anyone's attention.In his heart, he whispered, only he could see Shawn like that—full of charm, full of attraction.
Outside, the hotel basement was quiet, only occasionally broken by the sound of shoe steps or the hum of a moving car engine. The fluorescent lights on the ceiling reflected cold light onto the surface of the concrete floor, creating faint shadows around the vehicle.
Time seemed to pass slowly, making him lose his patience. He didn't like waiting, but he often made his staff wait as well
"Hao Ge, have you gotten any information on Shawn?" His voice broke the silence. He was talking to the man in the black suit sitting beside him.
Hao raised an eyebrow, a little confused. "Didn't the boss ask Lei to look for him?" he asked, his voice calm but also surprised.
Liam snorted softly, then stood up straight. "Oh, it's just you, Hao Ge. Waiting to hear from Lei Ge is like waiting for spring in the snow. It's been a long time!" Liam replied, not really paying attention. His hand fidgeted with the ring on his ring finger, as if he was eagerly waiting for the news he had been waiting for.
"It's not long, it's just the boss who is impatient," Hao said quietly, as if he were a whisper of wind that refused to come out.
Liam looked at Hao, and his eyes showed he was angry. This was enough to stop his bodyguard from arguing. He looked outside without saying much, and his reflection was seen on the window glass.
Lily sat with her back straight in front of him, occasionally casting impatient glances at the two. Inside the silent Rolls-Royce limousine, the slight tension seemed to create a gap between the subtle roar of the barely audible engine.
"I can help you get information about Shawn," Lily said gently, her voice like a soft breeze filling the room.She saw that Liam was nervous.
Liam quickly turned his head and smiled slightly. "You may, Jie," he said, his tone warmer.
Lily lowered her head slightly and tapped on her phone screen. "I sent it by email," she said after a moment.She looked up at Liam and asked, "You're not going to cause trouble again, are you?"
Liam shrugged innocently. "Aiyo, Jie. When have I ever acted up?"He smiled a small, contrived smile. Lily shook her head, giving up.
Shawn returned a few moments later, opened the car door, and sat down next to Liam. The blue-haired man looked at him with a satisfied expression, but he still looked a bit annoyed. Shawn's black bodyguard suit made him look dazzling, and Liam couldn't get over how charming he looked.
"You were fast, Shawn Ge. It hasn't been fifteen minutes," Liam teased, the corners of his lips lifting into a slight smirk.But he immediately stopped talking when Shawn turned around, giving him a faint smile that was as bright as the spring sun.His heart felt like it was beating very fast, like a war drum.
"Hey, Lei Ge, what's up?" Liam looked at the bodyguard who had just gotten in the car. He tried to calm his pounding heart.
Lei sighed heavily, ignoring Liam's question."Shawn Ge, next time don't leave me," he said, his tone pleading. Liam laughed softly, as if seeing a boy who had lost his candy.
"You guys were running earlier?" Liam gave them a nosy look.
"No, Mr. Wang. I was just walking as usual," Shawn replied casually, though his tone of voice sounded almost like he was mocking him.
"I'm the one running, boss. I'm a step behind him," Lei complained, making Liam and Lily laugh.
"Come on Ge, you need to exercise so you won't be out of breath when you walk with Shawn Ge," Liam said, holding back his laughter.
Lily finally told the driver to start the car.The car ride took them to Quadrilatero della Moda, a busy area full of glitz and hustle.A group of fans and media had gathered, waiting for Liam to arrive.They chanted Liam's name excitedly, and photographers got ready to take pictures of him.
When the car stopped, Lei got out first. The fans, who already knew Lei and Hao, greeted them warmly.But when Shawn came out, the mood changed.The crowd, which had been calling for Liam, became silent. They were stunned by Shawn's good looks.
"Oh my! Even the bodyguard is handsome!" exclaimed one fan, mesmerized by the figure helping Liam out of the car.
Another fan screamed, "Can a bodyguard be that handsome?"
"Liam is so handsome, it's only natural to choose a bodyguard who is also handsome," commented another, trying to take a picture of Shawn and Liam.
Liam got out of the car and was greeted by the excited screams of his fans and the camera flashes that lit up his surroundings.He gave a faint smile, but his face still looked a bit cold.
Shawn helped Liam get through the crowd, with Lily and the Fashion Week organizers' security following behind. Lei and Hao stayed behind, making sure everything was under control.
The crowd quieted down when they arrived at the Fashion Week venue. A beautiful woman greeted them. She was a representative of the brand Liam was representing, Lusso. Liam's current outfit, from head to toe, was a collection from the same brand.
"Hello Liam! Lily!" the woman greeted them kindly.
"Hello, Signora Sonia!" replied Liam politely, shaking the lady's hand before taking a seat. Lily sat by his side, taking Lukas's usual place.
After making sure the situation was safe, Shawn joined Lei and Hao. They stood near Liam and Lily. Shawn stayed close so that he could help if something happened.
While Liam and Lily were talking with Sonia and a few other guests, Liam sometimes looked at Shawn, who was standing next to Lei. Shawn was adjusting the position of his earpiece, taking his task seriously.
"Hi, Shawn!" a voice suddenly said, breaking Shawn's concentration. Shawn turned around, and his smile brightened as he recognized the person greeting him.
"Signor Stefano! How are you?" Shawn approached the man who greeted him, and in an instant they were engaged in a warm conversation, like two old friends finally meeting again.
The interaction did not go unnoticed by Liam. Unconsciously, his hands were clenched on his thighs. A sense of discomfort ran through him, although he himself did not know the exact cause. Either because Shawn was talking so intimately with another man, or maybe because that man was Stefano Da Costa.
"Stefano Da Costa," he said to himself.It wasn't just any name.Even for Liam Wang, who wasn't from Italy, the name Stefano Da Costa was important and impressive.He knew the man's reputation in the business world.Stefano was someone to be avoided. Don't get involved with him.
But now, Shawn looked so familiar with him. Liam frowned, feeling uneasy.
"Shawn seems familiar with Stefano. I have a feeling he's more than just a bodyguard. Who exactly are you, Shawn Luo?" Liam whispered to himself, his gaze fixed on the man. His cold expression was fading slightly due to the anxiety he was having trouble hiding