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6. Sincere intentions, or a ploy?
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2026-03-16 20:43:22
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The Disguised Bodyguard 11. Matteo's suspicions
Luna walked away in a hurry from where she had been, hoping that Adrian and Emily hadn’t noticed her. Unfortunately, Emily, who had actually spotted Luna, immediately set off after her, calling out her stepsister’s name. “Luna!” Emily called out several times before finally tugging at Luna’s arm rather roughly. In truth, Luna had heard Emily calling her name, but she had deliberately ignored it. What she had just seen was enough to make her chest feel tight. “Oh, you’re here, Emily?” asked Luna, feigning surprise, acting as though she hadn’t heard Emily’s call.“Ah, yes. I’m here on behalf of my father’s office to propose a partnership with this hotel. What are you doing here yourself?” asked Emily, raising both eyebrows, her face radiating warmth, though not from the heart. “I’ve just applied for a job here, Emily,” replied Luna, causing Emily’s brow to furrow. Emily couldn’t believe it; given the scandalous reports about her stepsister, a prestigious hotel like Magnolia Spring
The Disguised Bodyguard 10. Dark clouds are still chasing her
"Why did you only just answer my call?" Matteo shouted at the man on the other end of the line. Stefano Morgan—Matteo’s best friend and his right-hand man at Magnolia Spring Resort—frowned upon hearing his friend’s raised voice. "I've only just returned from the board meeting," replied Stefano, taking a deep breath afterwards. News that Alexander Winterbourne’s son had engaged in inappropriate behavior with his bodyguard had spread throughout LA, leading Stefano to suspect that Matteo’s unfriendly attitude was linked to the reports. “I’m sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve been through, Brother. But it’s not that bad; at least your face hasn’t been circulating on social media in connection with the story,” added Stefano, causing Matteo to snort on the other end of the line. The snort from the other end of the line immediately made Stefano frown. Could he have said something wrong? "Yes, Brother? Did I say something wrong?" Stefano scratched his head, which wasn’t itchy."Stefa
The Disguised Bodyguard 9. Be a friend
"Oh, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you again," said Luna with a hint of regret. "Forget it," replied Matteo in a bored tone, causing Luna to wince as her cheeky mouth kept uttering words that offended Matteo."You know, Matteo, I’m used to being surrounded by lots of people who pay attention to me. But since that incident, I really do feel like a worthless piece of rubbish!" lamented Luna. "In fact, even my closest friend has now distanced herself, because her parents have forbidden her from being friends with me. My world feels empty now." "You can make me your friend, Miss," replied Matteo, causing the girl to turn her head instantly. Hard to believe, but those were the very words that had just come from Matteo’s masculine lips!She wasn’t sure if Matteo was serious or not, but there was no harm in trying to be friends with him. Because he was the only man still by Luna’s side when everyone else had turned away."Thank you for the offer. But as a friend, you should call me by my name
The Disguised Bodyguard 8. Her injured lip
"I can do it myself," protested Luna as Matteo was about to compress the wound on her lip with a handkerchief that had been soaked in ice water beforehand.Matteo's index finger landed right on Luna's lip, so the girl chose to remain silent. The man brought their faces closer together until there was only an inch between them, making Luna's eyes widen and her heart beat faster.Matteo carefully touched the wet handkerchief to Luna's lower lip, to a wound that did not seem serious. Unfortunately, the man's heart was beating fast, but he tried his best to put on a straight face to hide his nervousness.Luna, feeling awkward, moved her face back to create some distance from Matteo, but he grabbed her back so that she could no longer escape. Now their faces were so close that they could feel each other's breath. The scent of musk emanating from Matteo's body captivated Luna, so she closed her eyes and inhaled the scent to fill her lungs. What Luna did made Matteo feel awkward. Luna was
The Disguised Bodyguard 7. Your duties as a bodyguard are complete.
The sound of the television filled the silence between Matteo and Luna. Both pairs of eyes stared at the television with bored expressions, but each of them was busy delving into the other's thoughts. Luna, who felt tormented by the silence, finally cleared her throat and spoke up to break the silence."Is it cold outside?"The girl's words immediately made Matteo's dark eyes glance in her direction."I think so," Matteo replied briefly, before finally returning his gaze to the television, which was showing advertisements for everyday products.Luna snorted softly. Living with this man was really boring her. The girl was used to sharing stories with her father before that embarrassing incident. And after leaving the Winterbourne family residence and now living under the same roof with the expressionless and taciturn Matteo, it naturally made her miss the atmosphere of her home even more. Matteo glanced over again and found Luna propping her chin up with a sad expression on her face.
The Disguised Bodyguard 6. Sincere intentions, or a ploy?
Luna's eyes slowly opened as the delicious aroma of cooking teased her sense of smell. Her empty stomach, which had not been filled since morning, protested, causing the girl to grimace as she clutched her stomach. She remembered that her breakfast that morning had consisted of nothing but insults and curses from her father and Sarah, which of course made her heart feel twisted again.Feeling lazy, she got up and walked towards the source of the delicious aroma. Her sense of smell led her to the kitchen. Holding onto the kitchen doorframe and blinking repeatedly to clear her vision, she tried to convince herself that her eyes were deceiving her. It was hard to believe, but she saw with her own eyes the large back of a man who was very familiar to her facing the lit stove while his hands skillfully played with the cooking utensils. Matteo, who had just noticed the sound of approaching footsteps, looked back from the corner of his eye. He found Luna, still sleepy, standing in the kitch
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