Kaia looked at Derek in surprise . 50 vouchers Derek lifted his chin , all puffed up with pride . " Miss Bennett , Mr. Graham is a big deal . He's strong and proud . How can you compare some random bodyguard to someone like him ? You'd better watch yourself , or you might regret it ." " Oh ? Is he that amazing ? " Kaia chuckled . Joel , still pretending to be Frank , felt a bead of sweat slide down his forehead . He wanted to tear Derek apart but kept still . Derek continued , " Mr. Graham has a powerful backer . You've probably heard of her - it's Dr. Bennett , the one who made that new nanomaterial that shocked the world . " If you mess with Mr. Graham , you're going up against Dr. Bennett . Even if you beg Mr. Keaton Moreno for help , Dr. Bennett probably won't care what he says ." He expected Kaia to look scared and start treating him with more respect . But when he glanced at her , she was still calm as ever , not a hint of fear in her face . That ticked him off . " Miss Bennett , I don't think you understand how serious this is ." " What's so serious ? You think Mr. Graham and Dr. Bennett would waste their time on me over something small , huh ? You think they're that bored ? Or that petty ? " Kaia shot him a cold look . " If those big shots are really that small - minded , then you're the one who should be worried ," she added . Derek's mouth clamped shut . His face went pale , then green . He'd planned to teach Kaia a lesson , but she ended up flipping it on him . And the worst part was- everything she said made sense , and he couldn't argue back . Just then , Tobias came home from work . " Are all the bodyguards chosen ? " he asked Derek . " Yes , all done . These are the best of the best . Especially this new team leader - he's top - notch , " Derek said , pointing at Joel . Tobias studied Joel for a moment , then turned to his assistant and head bodyguard , Devin . " Go spar with him . See how good he really is . " " Yes , sir . " Devin stepped forward . " Should I hold back ? " Before Tobias could answer , Joel said , " No need . " " Oh ? Pretty confident , huh ? " Devin cracked his knuckles . " Just so you know - none of the guys you 1/3 11:49 pm Chapter 26 fought earlier could beat me . I'm on a whole different level . " Joel didn't even blink . " Go ahead . " " Cocky fighters - I like that , " Devin said with a grin . 66 vouchers But in his head , he decided to knock Joel down a notch - not to humiliate him , just to remind him that there was always someone better, and that too much pride could ruin a bodyguard's work . Kaia walked up to Tobias . " I think you should tell Devin to go all out ." Tobias raised a brow . " Is this guy really that good ? " " How do you think Devin compares to me ? " Kaia asked instead of answering . Tobias thought for a moment . " Maybe not quite as good as you . " Kaia glanced at Joel , who was stretching his shoulders . " If I fought him , I'd probably lose . " That actually shocked Tobias . " Begin ! " Derek shouted , acting as referee . Devin and Joel clashed instantly . It was a fierce fight between two experts , fast and sharp , almost too quick to follow . Watching them , Tobias started to believe Kaia . " He's really good . " Kaia stayed quiet . She knew if Joel weren't holding back to protect his identity , Devin would've been on the ground already . Five minutes in , their fists slammed into each other with a loud whoosh . Both stepped back . " Not bad . I'm impressed ," Devin said , laughing and patting Joel's shoulder like one warrior to another . Joel glanced at the hand on his shoulder . If it weren't for Kaia , he would've tossed Devin halfway across the yard on instinct . " Your fighting style is a lot like Mr. Graham's . Are you also a fan of his ? " Devin asked . " You're a fan of his , huh ? " Joel asked back . " Of course ! " Devin's face lit up . " He's my all - time favorite fighter . I've watched every single one of his matches - they're incredible . My biggest dream is to spar with him , just once , and get a few tips . If I could do that , I'd die happy ." Joel's face tightened in shock . Kaia almost burst out laughing . 2/3 11:49 pm Chapter Vo " That's enough . Devin Tobias said coolly EX vauchers Devin looked embarrassed . " Yes , sir . Sorry , Ljust get carried away when I talk about my idol Tibias turned to Kaia . " It's not safe right now . Pick a few of these guys as your personal bodyguards . " Kaia raised her fist . " Do you think I need bodyguards ? " Tobias couldn't help staring at her hand - smooth , perfect and felt a strange flutter in his chest . He'd seen Kaia fight before . She was as skilled as his mother . And she was Myles's student . Still , Tobias thought she should have extra protection . He was about to try convincing her when Kaia changed her mind . " I can fight , but just in case I slip up , it'd be good to have someone watching my back . I'll take one , " You're right ." Tobias nodded . Kaia pointed at Joel . " I'll take him . " She chose him to help keep his real identity hidden . But just as she was thinking this , Tobias's deep voice suddenly brushed against her ear , carrying a hint of danger . " What ? Is he your type ? You like him , huh ? " AD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!