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ood up. The stout, but important-looking man barely gave her a second gla

as well. "As a matter of fact, I'm only fine because of Of

is time like he actually saw her. Valer

ur to meet you, President Marjan," she s

atic smile, his hand lingering on hers far longer t

ame. "Tell me, what do you want as a reward?" So many things went through Valerya's mind: the first maestro position, safety for her sister, a better

hadn't noticed he was present due to the o

did a great jo

ld still. Nobody had ever talked to the chief of police like that. Hearing his given name used in

said apologetically. "I don't know what happened

r watch. I've had a lot of attempts on my life over the years, b

e. They would be your new bodyguards and would offer you the best protection. They are so good, not even a fly would touch you

ere trained by you, they'd be so inept I'd be de

ainly appreciate the offer, but I

rd, I need just one criterion: loyalty. She has proven that when she took a bullet for

someone more experienced? A man maybe? This is a highly risky jo

iskey," he stated. The chief hurriedly went to the wine cabinet and poured out two glas

ave you ever heard of an attempt being made on the first son's li

, I

ou think

ident, I just didn't th

dent interrupted, to the

es? No. He occasionally takes breaks to learn how to defend himself. To learn more about war, politics, culture and fighting. To be poised and rough around the edges at the same time.

you'd think they were part of his garrulous friend

ld be the perfect bodyguard for me. She's female so no member of the public would suspect a

ve, right, first so

cted to her. But that is

se associates. How would we explain the presence of a poli

e my girlfriend. It wou

out," the president retorted. Da

could be behind it?" C

hat supposed to somehow be your job?" the p

here is Thakuri Mensen, the prime minister. He has the most to benefit from my deat

grounds. We also cannot forget the tens of division leaders from around the world. I am to run an empire by virtue of

was the richest entrepreneur in the Empire. She knew him more because

th his wife?" sh

with his wif

l-being on you. If you do well, till we can catch the culprit, you will be incredibly rewarded. If the

nt of a smile this time. He handed his drink to the police ch