Chapter 79
Preston’s face lit up in surprise. “You’re agreeing to this?!”
Regina nodded gently.” “You just saved me, so as long as your request is reasonable, I won’t say not
Xavier gawked. “Isn’t this ridiculous? He wants to live with you? Just him and you?”
He emphasized with two fingers. “Him And you
Regina tilted her head, puzzled, “I understand what that means.”
Roy’s voice turned cold as he stepped in. “Do you understand the risks of you two living together?”
Regina startled, her gaze shifting to Roy.
Roy’s face was grim.
Regina intrigued, didn’t reply
Preston pushed Roy on his shoulder, glaring. “Seriously? Is that how low you think of me?! Do you think I’m some sleazy guy?”
Xavier scoffed. “You’re not sleazy, just love–struck, Who knows if you’ll drag her out in the middle of the night! She’s weak right now, she can’t handle stress.
Preston exclaimed in disbelief, “Regina’s weak? She’s the only one who can lift me princess–style! Not even my mom could manage that!” Xavier raised a brow, surprised. “Wait, Regina carried you? Wasn’t that just a rumor?
Preston cleared his throat, deflecting. 1 asked Regina to move in to keep her safe. She’s a target, and I want to minimize the risk.”
Roy scoffed, “You’re missing the point. A low Humanity isn’t just about being cold, it shows she doesn’t get emotions. She might move in with you today and someone else tomorrow, You might be decent, but can you guarantee others are?”
Xavier agreed. “Exactly. If she said yes so easily, what’s stopping her from accepting someone else’s offer next? We could all take turns inviting her. but that’s not the solution.”
Preston’s expression turned grim as he grasped the gravity of the situation. He looked at Regina, his voice earnest. “Regina, you shouldn’t live with me, or any other men. No matter how charming they seem, just say no. Promise me.”
Regina amused by him.
Was he taking her for a fool?
Because of her good looks, Regina had faced harassment since she was thirteen, with countless creeps landing in trouble for crossing her boundaries
Preston’s tone was tense as he grabbed her shoulders, “Did you hear me? Don’t make me worry about you hanging around other guys. Keep your distance, only I’m walking you home!
Shaken speechless, she finally said, “Got it. I’ll keep my distance. I promise.”
Preston’s expression softened. “I knew I was special to you! Just follow my advice, and you’ll be fine.
Relieved, Roy stepped aside to send a quick message
Relieved, Roy stepped aside to send a quick message: Ms. Sullivan, this is Ray. Since you’re out tonight, may I take Regina to your place? She was kidnapped last night.|
Miles away. Scarlett paused mid–task abroad, her brow furrowing as she read the message.
Regina was kidnapped last night?
Starlett switched to check her messages, intending to confront Steve, only to find he had already informed her, but she’d been too busy to notice.
Reviewing his updates, her expression grew increasingly grave.
‘Someone definitely needs to stay with Regina.
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Chapter 79
Scarlett had purchased a property specifically for Regina to live alone.
Given Scarlett’s numerous enemies, she typically stayed in hotels.
Each night, she would book multiple suites at random and pick one to avoid being tracked.
k for Regi
But this method wouldn’t work for Regina,
After all, Regina had endured enough hardship in the slums. Scarlett wanted her to have a place that felt like home.
So, she gave Regina a luxurious two–floor apartment with stunning riverfront views of Dainville. The property was large, connected by an internal staircase, allowing Regina to live there undisturbed.
Of course, the property wasn’t under Scarlet’s name, nor Regina’s.
This precaution ensured that no one would come looking for her.
To prevent any leaks, Scarlett didn’t hire new housekeepers but instead invited a retired, trusted housekeeper to stay with Regina for a single night to show her the ropes.
Because of this setup, Scarlett had been uneasy since spending the night with Regina. While helping Regina settle in, she discovered how unfamiliar Regina was with such a lifestyle.
Regina couldn’t use the coffee machine or cook, giving off the vibe of someone who barely knows how to take care of themselves.
It’s good for Regina to have someone her age around.
Scarlett had no objections but added with a hint of caution, “Alright, but listen, young man, know your boundaries. Our Regina is innocent, so don’t you dare cross the line.
Roy nodded quickly. “Don’t worry. I’m only here to look out for her. Besides, if I even tried anything, she’d I never b
Let me get away with it.” Scarlett chuckled. “I know Regina’s temper well enough. Her house is separate from mine, and I won’t be staying there. You’re welcome to visit anytime. I’ll send you the address.”
“Thank you, Scarlett, Roy replied politely.
He shot Regina a subtle glance,
She caught it but chose not to meet his gaze.
Roy’s expression softened as he fiddled with his phone, it seemed like he bad just received some good news,
Regina took a quick peek and realized it was Scarlett.
Raising an eyebrow, Regina seemned to consider something, a faint smile playing
her lips.
If nothing unexpected canic up, today might turn out to be fun after all,
That afternoon, Regina was discharged from the hospital and escorted by Roy and the others back to the Emerald Crest Estates.
Emerald Crest Estates was the crown jewel of Dainville, boasting spectacular river views and unparalleled security. It’s a haven for the city’s most elite residents.
Of course, it was also where babel Sullivan had faced trouble.
Preston grinned proudly. “I didn’t expect you to live in Emerald Grest too! Eve got a house here as well”
Stephen scoffed with a smirk. “What’s so special about yours? Everyone wealthy in Dainville is collecting houses in Emerald Crest. I’ve got one too” Preston shot him a sharp look “Why don’t you keep y
your mouth shut for once?”
Ignoring him. Preston turned to Regina with a sofier expression. “Rest well-
Ragina nodded lightly. “Would you like to come in for a while!”
Roy, standing quietly at the back of the group, cast a nervous glance at Regina. She noticed but chose to focus on Preston instead.
Preston hesitated briefly, then shook his head. “No, you’re tired. Get some rest. We all live nearby anyway, so it’s not a big deal. I’ll pick you up for
school tomorrow,”
Regina gave him a faint smile. “Alright.”
A subtle smile crept onto
o Roy’s face as he realized Preston wasn’t planning to stay.
