They encountered an injured driver at the entrance.
Apologizing, he said, “Mr Silverton, I’m deeply sorry I couldn’t save the young lady…”
Elijah knew deep down that he had done his best.
“I’ve already arranged for someone else to take over your duties. Focus on recovering from your injuries,” Elijah assured him, even though he didn’t blame him.
He still felt a sense of self-blame.
If only he had pushed harder, maybe he could have saved her.
“Madam,” the driver said, “thank you.”
Freya promptly attended to his wounds, allowing him to recover quickly.
During his time with the Silverton family, he had come to know Freya as an approachable person.
But he never expected that Freya would treat him as an equal, without any master-servant distinction.
There was no hesitation or disdain in her care and treatment of him.
Freya smiled lightly. “It’s what I should do.”
Being a doctor, it was her duty to heal and save lives.
Besides, he had gotten injured while saving her.
“Let’s go!” Elijah took a step forward.
Freya followed a beat behind, asking the driver, “Did Neo deliver the medication to you?”
The driver nodded. “He did.”
“Take it as prescribed, rest well, and you’ll recover soon.”
“Yes, thank you, Madam,” the driver slightly bowed.
“Don’t mention it,” she replied before jogging to catch up with Elijah.
Elijah held her hand. “This time, I’ve made new arrangements. Considering that you need to work and having too many people around you would attract attention, the main responsibility should be your safety, and the driver comes second. The previous driver, though skilled, was somewhat weak. This time, I’ve hired someone from the Nine Lives Protection Organization. They say he can handle twenty opponents alone.”
Freya pursed her lips. “You’ve worried too much for me.”
Elijah squeezed her hand. “Why be so formal between us?”
“Mr Silverton.”
The bodyguard, standing by the car, resembled a tall and sturdy pine tree. Dressed in an all-black suit, his eyes exuded a sharp and ruthless gaze, his figure tall and imposing.
Elijah nodded slightly. “From now on, I’ll be responsible for your safety, Madam.”
“Yes, Mr Silverton,” the bodyguard looked at Freya. “You can call me by my codename, Eagle. You can address me like that from now on. Responsibility, loyalty, and courage are my mission. I will use my life to protect your safety!”
Eagle was one of the top bodyguards in the Nine Lives Protection Organization. He earned an annual salary of three million.
Bodyguards were also divided into several categories, and personal bodyguards had high salaries.
But the difficulty was also significant.
Freya felt a bit uncomfortable with the serious atmosphere.
She coughed lightly and said, “I’ll trouble you from now on.”
Elijah said, “Go ahead and get used to it.”
Freya understood that Elijah was asking her to adapt to this bodyguard.
So she nodded and said, “Then I’ll go.”
Elijah grunted in acknowledgment.
She walked to the front of the car, and the bodyguard opened the door for her.
Freya lowered the window and looked at Elijah. “See ya.”
“I’ll pick you up tonight, finish your work early.”
“Okay.”
…
The car arrived at the research institute.
Freya got out of the car.
She said, “You don’t have to follow me inside.”
It was impossible to have someone by her side while she worked.
Eagle could wait in the car.
“Understood.”
As Freya was about to step forward, Adam Jackson hurriedly ran over. “Freya, I’ve been waiting for you for so long. Why did you only come at noon?”
Freya ignored him and instructed the bodyguard, “Block him, please.”
“Understood.”
The bodyguard stepped forward and stopped Adam.
Adam looked at the man in front of him. “What are you doing?”
“I’m asking you to leave.” The bodyguard’s powerful and forceful voice carried a warning.
Adam felt the pressure and looked at Freya. “Who is he?”
Freya didn’t want to talk to him. She continued up the steps and walked inside.
Seeing Freya about to leave, Adam panicked and shouted, “Freya, I know what Ronan did to you. I beat him up badly. Please forgive him…”
Freya suddenly turned around, her eyes cold and sharp.