Todos los capítulos de Her Guard Dog Wants Out of the Leash: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

Third-Person POVDespite the late hour, the entire Powell estate was so brightly lit that it looked like daytime. Everyone stood in front of the main courtyard, drenched in cold sweat as they were questioned one by one as to whether they'd seen Elijah.Every answer was the same—no.Ever since Elijah had carried Sammie's corpse out of the estate, no one had seen him again.Inside the main hall, Sinead's expression was grim. She raised her hand and hurled a cup to the floor. The sharp crash echoed through the hall, and everyone immediately dropped to their knees."Find him at all costs!" Every word she spat through clenched teeth brimmed with overwhelming fury.All attendants hurried away, but Sinead's anger continued simmering. She grabbed another cup and hurled it at the wall, knocking a landscape painting to the floor.All because of one woman, Elijah had run away from the Powell estate! To her, it was an intolerable humiliation.Wesley approached her and gently massaged her s

Elijah's POVIt was summer, and waves rolled across the sea. I stood on the deck, wearing a stern expression as I watched the young woman beside me, who was engrossed in fishing.Suddenly, she yanked her fishing rod upward, splashing water all over my face."Well, Eli, it looks like we're going home empty-handed again today."I stared at her expressionlessly as she shook her head and sighed.This woman was Lexie Cross, the most powerful figure on the eastern shores. She was three years younger than me, and despite having an enigmatic and unfathomable mind, she insisted on putting on an energetic, carefree act.Still, without her help, I never would have escaped the Powell family.A year ago, my desperation inexplicably drove me to make that phone call. And sure enough, as soon as I left the Powell estate, I discovered someone was following me.There was no doubt that Gregory was behind it. I knew he'd never intended to let me leave in peace.I left in Lexie's car. At the same

I had successfully captured Sinead alive.Lexie tied her to the railing on the deck. She let Sinead's bodyguards go so that they could deliver the news of her capture back to the Powell estate."Well done," Lexie praised me. "I'll add a bonus to your paycheck this month."Without even looking up, I wrapped a bandage around the web of skin between my thumb and index finger.Lexie paid me very generously. Over the past year, I'd managed to save quite a bit of money.However, I didn't care much about that. I'd stayed by her side only to repay the debt I owed her for saving my life."You're really hard to please," Lexie muttered.Thinking I'd misheard her, I looked up. But she was already swinging her fishing rod as she turned and headed into the cabin.Only Sinead and the accompanying doctor who was treating her injuries remained on the deck. The doctor worked gently, yet Sinead showed a strained and twisted expression, as though she were enduring excruciating pain.She glared at

Although I'd expected someone from the Powell family to come for Sinead eventually, I hadn't expected Gregory to come in person.He looked no different from a year ago, except that he now needed someone to support him when he walked. His health had clearly deteriorated.Gregory gave me a complicated look before speaking. "It's been a long time."I lowered my eyes and said nothing.Lexie stepped forward with a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Powell. I'm Lexie Cross. I should have paid you a personal visit, but I happened to run into Ms. Powell on the way here. We hit it off right away, so I invited her to stay. I didn't expect you to come and get her yourself."Gregory's gaze fell on Sinead, who was tightly bound with ropes. His expression darkened as he remarked, "I can't say I approve of the Cross family's hospitality."Lexie smiled and said nothing in response. She merely raised a hand and motioned for the bodyguards to bring Sinead over.Sinead was dragged onto the d

"Ms. Cross, you're young and capable. Business on the eastern shores is booming. Honestly, it makes the rest of us green with envy."Someone approached Lexie to strike up a conversation. His gaze that fell on me took on a suggestive edge."I hadn't heard that Mr. Storie had left his position. Otherwise, I would have fought Ms. Powell for him myself."Over the past ten years, I'd stood by Sinead through countless life-and-death situations. Almost everyone on the western coast knew who I was.I remained silent and stayed by Lexie's side.With a teasing smile, Lexie said, "Anyone who dares to steal him away from me will have to answer to me.""He's not yours." A cold voice interrupted her.Sinead approached with several men in tow. Her icy gaze that swept over me softened immediately.Lexie smiled and slipped an arm around my waist. "You're right, Ms. Powell. He's his own person."The two women stared each other down, and neither was willing to back off.After a moment, Sinead l