Chapter 1695 Protection
I elaborated, “I’m pretty sure you’ve been observing the foreigners for quite some time. Thus, you must know that we only started interacting in the past few days. Before this, the Fullers were not associated with Quince, Lucas, or even Skull whatsoever.”
Since Quince and Lucas only arrived a short while ago, there was no way they had enough time to do something illegal. Therefore, it was not hard to understand that Benson was here to warn us, not because he had evidence.
Although we were innocent and not scared of being investigated, we would not sit back and get slandered either.
No fool would be able to become an officer in the military. Therefore, Benson’s expression was not as stern after hearing my explanation.
He stayed silent for a moment, seemingly pondering the best way to explain the direness of the situation to us.
However, he had underestimated the cautiousness of a businessman. When faced with uncertainties, the latter would consider more aspects as they were afraid to make a loss.
Since Ashton was too hostile, I could only step up and disassociate ourselves. “Although we have a big business, we’re ordinary people. No one would put their family in danger just to commit crimes like that, right? Both my husband and I had been in Fuller Corporation since its establishment. If I were the leader in the military, I wouldn’t have questioned us right away upon noticing something wrong. Instead, I would think of ways to protect a corporation that pays billions of taxes to the government from those foreigners.”
Benson immediately understood my meaning and apologized. “It’s our oversight. We’re sorry about this.” Pausing for a moment, he asked again, “Do you mean that you want us to protect you?”
Finally, we’re at the main point. After all, having the military back us up is better than nothing. “Yes. You should understand how dangerous they are. If you consider our contributions to the country, I don’t think it’s an unacceptable request.”
However, Benson seemed not to have the authority to do so. “It’s not an outrageous request. However, I still need to appeal for it according to the rules. If the both of you are innocent, I promise that you will be safe in this country.”
My impression of soldiers was that they were big on male chauvinism, so Benson’s attitude caused me to have a good image of him. “Thank you, Officer Zimmerman.”
“Don’t mention it.” The officer waved his hands and got up. “I still have something to do, so I’ll take my leave.”
While nobody was looking, I slapped Ashton’s thigh and stood up together. “Goodbye.”
“There’s no need to send me out.” After saying that, Benson walked to the front door.
At that moment, Emery happened to rush through the door.
Benson seemed to recognize her and stopped in his tracks. After scanning her, he asked calmly, “Are you Emery?”
Instantly, Emery’s face turned expressionless as she answered, “That’s me.”
Benson’s voice was harsher this time. “Please tell Alexander to watch out.”
Then he left without looking back, leaving her confused.
Emery only came back to her senses and walked over to us after his footsteps were no longer audible.
Before she sat down, she placed her bag down and said, “What happened to Summer? Why did she suddenly go overseas? She’s not answering her phone or WhatsApp either.”
Upon hearing that, I was stunned and asked, “When did this happen? She didn’t inform us about it.”
