Chapter 25 Tobias fiore , caught off guard . He leaned in for a better look , but the guy shipped into the car and was gone in a flash That can't be Jol , Tobias muttered , shaking his head Joel was Dr. Bennett's right - hand man , a top bodyguard Tobias thought there was no way held be hanging out with Kaia . He figured he must've been seeing things Inside the Rolls - Royce , Joel's brow was furrowed . You okay ? Did anyone from the Moreno family give you a hard time ? " Kaia chuckled . " Do you honestly think anyone on this planet could push me around ? Joel didn't look the least bit comforted . " What about Tobias ? Did he mess with you ? Did he treat you badly ? " He's fine . He treats me like any other person - not exactly warm , but not hostile either , Kaia said . " That's a relief Joel nodded . " Actually , he even helped me earlier , Kaia added . Joel's head snapped toward her . " Helped you ? How ? " Kaia told him what went down at the Moreno family's place By the time she was done , Joel's expression was downright menacing . Cecelia and Bianca dares to mess with you , huh ? Kaia , don't worry . After everything you've done for this country , insulting you is practically treason " Kaia shook her head at him . " That's a little extreme . No need to deal with them - 1 already handled " That's not enough , " Joel grumbled . " Yeah , maybe . But don't forget - Cecelia's grandpa is Mr. Keaton Moreno . If it weren't for him . I wouldn't have gone so easy on them . " Kaia said . Joel frowned . After a pause , he said seriously . If anything like this happens again , you should tell me right away . In Wustriland , keeping you safe is a matter of national security " Alright , alright . I'll tell you next time , Kaia promised Still , Joel didn't look satisfied . " Maybe I should move into the Moreno family . I could keep an eye 1/4 11:49 pm Chapter 25 on you . " 55 vouchers Kaia arched a brow . " Not happening . If you move in , you'll blow my cover . I didn't hide my identity just to be mysterious - I just don't want the media trailing me everywhere , clogging traffic when I go shopping or grab dinner . I want my space and some peace . " " But if you're living there alone , some idiot is bound to start trouble . I know you can handle yourself , but then what's the point of having me as your top bodyguard ? " Joel argued . " My answer is still no , " Kaia said flatly . Joel pressed his lips together , eyes lowering like he was already plotting something . Later that day , after a long shift at the lab , Kaia came home to Moreno Manor and spotted something unusual - dozens of bodyguards in dark shades standing in the yard . " What's this about ? " Kaia asked . Derek explained , " Morganburg's been dangerous lately . Rich homes have been getting hit - even in broad daylight . Mr. Tobias Moreno ordered me to hire more elite bodyguards ." " Got it , " Kaia said , giving the men a once - over . Then her gaze landed on one towering guy - about 6.5 feet - who looked oddly familiar . " Miss Bennett , you should head inside , " Derek said quickly . " We're about to run tests . It could get violent . I wouldn't want to startle you . " " I'm fine . I'll watch , " Kaia replied casually . Derek was about to argue , then remembered the way she'd handled herself against Gemma at the engagement party . Clearly , Kaia wasn't a woman who scared easily . When the testing began , Kaia sat back to watch . The tall guy glanced at her for just a second . Kaia caught it immediately , her eyes narrowing , He looked startled , but the next second , he was staring straight ahead like nothing had happened . " Testing starts now , " Derek announced . " Line up in two rows - one - on - one fights . " Soon , the first round knocked out half of them . The second cut the number in half again , leaving twenty - four . " This batch looks good , " Derek said , nodding . " Rest up . In twenty minutes , I'll pick a leader . " Twenty minutes later , when they resumed , the tall man stood out . He dropped everyone near him with just a couple of strikes . 2/4 11:49 pm Chapter 25 E55 vouchers Derek was about to name the tall man leader when Kaia spoke up . " Derek , being strong isn't enough for a Moreno bodyguard . They should also know a thing or two about poisons . " Derek froze , then gave her a condescending look . " Miss Bennett , you're still a student . Best to leave this to the professionals - it's about the family's safety ." He was polite enough in tone , but his face said otherwise . In his eyes , Kaia was acting like she already ran the place . Kaia ignored him and continued , " Back in 1998 , the richest man in a certain country died from poison because his bodyguards didn't know two foods could mix into a deadly heart toxin . " In 2005 , a royal princess inhaled odorless poison gas and fell into a coma - she's still in one . If something like that happened to the Moreno family , could you take responsibility ? " Her voice stayed calm , but the examples made Derek sweat . Still , his pride stung . He narrowed his eyes and said , " Then why don't you come up with a test yourself , Miss Bennett ? I'm sure you've got something ready if you're going to interrupt like this ." Inside , he was smirking . ' Go ahead . Try to show off . You'll just embarrass yourself . Considering your pathetic grades , I'd love to see what great questions you think you can write ! ' " Gladly , " Kaia said without hesitation . She asked for some paper , scribbled down ten questions , and handed them over . Derek blinked , then showed them to the doctor overseeing the trials . The questions were excellent -only someone with real expertise could've written them . The doctor looked at Kaia with genuine respect . " Miss Bennett , you've got serious toxicology knowledge . You should teach me sometime . " Derek's face went from red to pale . Kaia just nodded and watched the men take the extra test . Even fewer passed . But the tall man still nailed every answer . Kaia looked at his answers and walked over , still smiling . " What's your name ? " " Frank Hester ," he replied . " Frank Hester ... " Kaia repeated , like she was turning it over in her mind . " Nice name . You remind me of someone ." Frank's fingers twitched slightly at his side . " Want to know who ? " Kaia asked , eyes curved in a teasing smile . " No idea , " Frank said flatly . 3/4 11:49 pm Chapter 25 " Joel Graham - the international king of boxing ," Kaia said lightly . 55 vouchers At that , Derek stiffened . " Miss Bennett , I'd be careful saying things like that . If Dr. Bennett and Mr. Graham hear it , it could stir up trouble for the Moreno family - and that would be on you . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. 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