Garrett frowned and added, “Those two wicked women murdered many people.If the police finds out about this, they will be sentenced to dozens of years in jail.Anyway, serves them right!”
Sebastian smiled without uttering a word.His instincts were right.
This evidence was enough to get rid of those two women forever.
It was as if a great weight had been raised off his shoulders. The day Natalie was to be discharged from the hospital was sunny and cloudless.
During her three-day stay in the hospital, she rested and recuperated well.
Sebastian was busy packing up her belongings when he noticed that she had been looking outside the ward for a long time.
“What are you looking at?” He zipped up the suitcase and grabbed its handle with one hand.
Afterward, he reached out to hold Natalie’s hand with the other.
“Ermm.I have been thinking of Laney.I just want to see her.She saved my life.I need to thank her properly before leaving. Didn’t you say she was admitted here too? Which ward is she in?”
Natalie craned her neck and looked at each side of the corridor.
Sebastian’s face softened a little.
He initially planned to help Laney leave the hospital as soon as she recovered, but he changed his mind on second thought.He reasoned that it was better to keep her close.
Not only was Laney a good bodyguard, but Natalie also seemed to like her.
He felt that both women would become friends, so Laney could keep on protecting Natalie in the future without arousing her suspicions.
That seemed like a better plan.
“Okay.Since you insist, I will take you there now.”
Sebastian held his wife’s waist and steered her towards a ward to the right.
On the way, Natalie suddenly stopped and looked very hesitant.
She pursed her lips and said cautiously, “Laney is a little aloof.I don’t know what to say to express my gratitude. What if she doesn’t want to see me? I’m not sure I want to do this anymore.”
Natalie was somewhat scared of Laney.She had sensed her aloofness from the very first time they spoke to each other at the sand bar.
When Sebastian saw the shy expression on his wife’s face, he couldn’t help feeling a little jealous.He held her hand, interlocking their fingers.
As he continued leading her, he uttered with a smile, “Don’t worry.She will be happy to see you.If she behaves otherwise, I will give her a piece of my mind. Trust me!”
Hardly had Natalie chuckled and attempted to speak when Sebastian pulled her into the ward.
They met Laney packing up her clothes into a bag.She looked up at them and asked quickly, “Hello, what can I do for you?”
Natalie saw that Laney’s face was slightly pale and she looked more fragile and beautiful. She suddenly had the urge to protect her.
After pursing her lips, she said, “Miss Garcia, please pardon me for not coming before now to express my gratitude to you for saving my life. I didn’t have the strength to get out of bed previously. I’m here to thank you and also invite you for lunch.” Laney readily accepted the invitation.
The three of them went to a restaurant near the hospital and had lunch.
The bright sun rays reflected on the glass windows of the restaurant. A few people were inside at that time. The tantalizing aroma of different foods, snacks, and drinks filled the air.
Natalie sat next to her husband, while Laney sat directly opposite her. Sebastian took the teapot and poured some tea for them.
The two women chatted happily.
“Miss Garcia, what do you do for a living? Which company do you work for?” Natalie asked inquisitively.
To buy some time, Laney took a sip of tea and stole a glance at Sebastian. They had both discussed what she would say to Natalie, but she didn’t want it to seem too prompt.
“Well, I used to be a secretary. But the company I worked for laid off a huge chunk of their staff and I got fired. Currently, I am job hunting,” Laney replied straightforwardly and then set down the teacup carefully.
Natalie had begun to feel sorry for her when something occurred to her and her eyes lit up.She remembered that the Larson
Group was currently recruiting secretaries for senior executives.
“Our company is currently recruiting new employees. Would you like to work there? I can recommend you. Give me your resume.”
Hearing these words, Laney glanced at Sebastian again. He didn’t seem uncomfortable with Natalie’s offer. He just sat straight at the table and did nothing. Laney was relieved to see this, so she sent a fake resume to Natalie via WeChat.
They had a good time during the meal. Now that they had gotten along well, Natalie’s impression of Laney changed. She didn’t think she was an aloof woman anymore.
Natalie saw that underneath Laney’s indifferent appearance, was a softhearted woman who had a free personality. She felt safe and comfortable with her.
Laney similarly realized that the woman who Sebastian and Garrett ordered her to protect had a very interesting personality.
However, she still couldn’t fathom why they hid the fact that she had been hired as a bodyguard. She thought, ‘I wonder why they are keeping her in the dark. It would have been more convenient if she knows my job. Anyway,it’s none of my business. I’m ready to do my job and keep my lips sealed as long as I get paid.”
‘lll make sure to put in a good word for you. Perhaps we could become colleagues.” Natalie’s eyes were filled with expectation. It was pretty obvious that she liked Laney very much.
“Well, thank you. I hope so too,” Laney commented bluntly.
It was up to Sebastian whether she could join the Larson Group or not. At this moment, Sebastian’s gaze became gentle as he stared at the expectant look on his wife’s face. He patted her head and declared, “Of course, you can.”
When Sebastian got to the Larson Group the next day, he gave Laney’s fake resume to Garrett.
Since his original plan was to get Laney into the company, Natalie’s suggestion was a welcomed development. He wanted Laney to protect her always.
“Why did you give me this woman’s resume?” A chill ran down Garrett’s spine when he saw Laney’s full name in block letters.
“Employ her immediately. That way, she will be able to protect Natalie at all times.” Sebastian’s tone was authoritative. He wasn’t making a suggestion. He was commanding Garrett to do it without fail.
Displeasure clouded Garrett’s face in a split second. He asked sadly, “Why do I have to be the one to employ her?”
