Chapter99
The
elevator Went
and stopped
Lennon
noticed the bandage
on
her
Lennon's
Moor
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and his
expression instantly
Mariela entered his ward with the
turned
medication.
One
worry.
“This looks pretty severe,” his eyes conveyed a mix of pain and concem, clearly upset,
Mariela noticed Lennon's expression.
He was this worried even though the wound was bandaged and not visible.
If the doctor hadn't cut her sleeve earlier, Lennon would have seen the blood-soaked sleeve and been even
more upset.
“Maybe you should consider having a bodyguard. Being a lawyer can be risky, and | won't feel at ease unless
you have one. Please don’t say no, Marie. | really don’t want anything like this to happen again.”
Mariela pressed her lips together and nodded “Okay”
an anomaly.
Lennon gently took her hand and said softly, | pick out two highly skilled bodyguards to keep you safe at all
times.”
Mariela replied, “One should be sufficient Today was
not typically this risky.”
Lennon insisted firmly, ‘I still don’t feel completely reassured with only one.”
“Alright then.“Mariela looked up at him, a hint of concern crossing her face,” But... | work every day, Having a
bodyguard might interfere with my job.”
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Lennon responded reassuringly, “That’s manageable. I'll speak with the boss at Vanguard Law Associates and
request that they set up a security noom within the firm. The bodyguards CAR be stationed there
part of
firm's security the
team
“That sounds like a great plan. Let's go ahead with it. After what happened, I'm sure the firm will prioritize the
safety of its lawyers even more.”
Mariela’s gaze fell upon a laptop sitting on the table beside Lennon's bed.
With a touch of concern for Lennon’s well-being. Mariela’s brow furrowed slightly. “You're working even while
you're in the hospital? You really should take a few days to rest and recover.”
“There have been scrucial company matters that | need to personally oversee. I'm not at ease delegating
them to others.”
“I understand, but you really need to put your health first.”
* Chapter100