CUHEN and Azael, the newcomers, were given a dead welcome by Hudson. He's working on something on his laptop and hasn't found any answers yet. He was becoming increasingly bored. His mastery of hacking and breaching firewalls in the world's databases couldn't help him find a person he'd been trying to contact for nearly two years. He couldn't find any leads that would help him. Damn! He wanted to squish and slice his laptop. His shit AI robot couldn't even provide him with shit! All files have been removed. He didn't receive a single piece of data.

"What brings the two of you here?"

"Are you still looking for her?" Azael chuckled.

He didn't say anything. He quickly shut down the laptop and took out a cigarette, which he lit in front of his two friends, who was sitting comfortably on his office couch.

"Azael, you nailed it. Herrence is still looking for that runaway Abhaya," Cuhen laughed out loud, claiming that Cuhen only laughs once in a blue moon. Odd. Love has a unique effect on people.

Love? In the case of his bestfriend Cuhen, maybe. He isn't a believer in the fucking shite known as love. Everyone has their own set of beliefs, and he's clearly missing something. He's most likely not human. He believes every woman who calls him a heartless devil. It would be much better if they referred to him as a robot.

"I'm going to take a break on my yacht." Dupes, I'll see you around."

His two idiotic friends laughed. He simply shrugged and walked away. He will never run out of money, even if he does not work as a doctor or a businessman for a year. Millions of dollars are still pouring into his business and hospital accounts. He's a young hot Doctor and Businessman, so he can't blame the women who want to seduce him at the age of 29.

How many women have attempted to bind him around his neck? He couldn't count them, and it was all because of his wealth. Women, their fucking lies, and their avarice. He would never let them use him; instead, he would use them and discard them.

He was sleeping inside his yacht, which was now moored in the middle of the ocean. He pondered but was unable to do so until someone trying to shot him. Damn! He knelt and crawled into the room quickly. He took the powerful type of weapon that had been hidden. Bullshit! Someone seemed to want to kill him again at that time.

He cast a quick glance at his opponent, but due to the darkness, he couldn't see even one of them. What the hell is going on here? He appears to be unsure of what will happen next. He had an odd sensation. He dashed to his yacht's secret passage, which was equipped with a small personal single submarine. After a few minutes, he felt the yacht explode from a few meters away, and he gasped in annoyance. Whoever attacked him now, all he could say was that they were hell-bent on killing him. But there's no way! He'll retaliate.

ABHAYA is looking at the right side of the sea. It's been nearly two years since she disappeared completely like a bubble. No one knows where she is, not even her family, but she sent all of her savings and a personal letter stating that she will be gone for months, if not a year. Then she pretended to be someone who had gone missing. Nobody knows whether she is alive or dead. Yx is the only one who sends money anonymously to her family for daily expenses.

"Kienne, Yx is calling you," Jackylyn awoke from her reverie.

They are very close. She recalls the girl being bloodied and scarred when she arrived on the island last year, and she was among those who showed up to watch.

"Has he shown up yet? Didn't I think he was in Russia looking for his next target?" She shifted her gaze to her companion.

"Go to his office. Perhaps Yx will assign us something!" Her face lit up and ecstatic about what was said.

She burst out laughing. It was just a new assignment. She said her goodbyes to Jackylyn and walked a few meters to Yx's office. She is well acquainted with Yx. It was as if they were best friends, with a wall between them.

Yx was the man who assisted her that night, and she is now a woman who is not afraid to face the world. She was able to keep up even though she was wearing a mask. The Abhaya woman who used to be a fool has changed dramatically. She is the woman who can and will kill anyone who stands in her way.

As she sat in the chair in front of her desk, she called out the man's name, "Yx."

It looked up the information and then quickly returned to the folder being read. Before it spoke, there was a brief moment of silence. It's Yx's nature that when they talk, it's as if she's being eaten alive by its eyes.

"New assignment," he said, "And this one isn't too dangerous. All you have to do is ensure his safety... ”

"Wait-wait, his?" She emphasizes the 'his' part and raises an eyebrow.

Yx gave a nod. "Right, 'his'. You and Jackylyn will be responsible for keeping an eye on this man from now on. To be honest, he can defend himself, but his parents hired a bodyguard to protect him with or without his consent. Jacky will apply for the position of secretary, and you, in turn, are the appropriate bodyguard. And, yes, this man is unaware of our scope of work. Nobody is aware that we are highly classified agents. Nobody knows who we are or what we represent. All you and Jackylyn have to do is keep thim safe at all costs."

She was bored and just stared at the ballpen Yx was holding. Why hire them us bodyguard? She didn't like that type of work, so she was disappointed.

"He's a busy man, and many people are trying to kill him, and it's up to you and Jacky to figure out who is behind who wants to kill him."

She gave a nod. Deal. She doesn't mind whatever project or assignment Yx assigns them as long as it's challenging. But, in any case, Yx ordered it, and it was as simple as pie for her. One of the most difficult things they did was join Yx in raiding the major drug syndicates in China. They nearly caught her and shot her in the stomach.

She accepted the assignment without first reviewing the profile of the person she needed to protect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She simply went out and went to the sea. Jackylyn will handle those reading stuff.

When she escaped from the hospital that night with Yx, he led her to this island. She counted about thirty people on the island, all of whom were training and sparring with one another. There, she discovered that Yx was an ex-army member. When his wife and son died, he exacted his vengeance and formed a clandestine organization.

Mostly with agents like her, who have no real experience and have only developed talent and skills as a result of a traumatic past. That is what drove them to remain firm and fight like a thief in the dark. Nobody is going to notice.

That is not the case with Yx. In fact, he is in her late thirties. He's both handsome and stunning. It's ironic because nearly every female agent has a crush on him. She was nothing at all.

Neither was the training she had taken for granted. Tears and pain became an investment for her just to get to this point. She trains all hours of the day and night, from the fundamentals to survival. How to use a gun, a knife, a sword, and how to kill with only one hand and one foot. She isn't very good at cyber, so she always has a partner, and that partner is Jackylyn.

Abhaya drive the car that Yx had given them. While Jackylyn examines the folder containing the background of the person they will be watching. Mostly, Jackylyn tells her what she needs to know. She is a slacker when it comes to reading, which irritates her at times.

They stopped in front of a big mansion worth millions of dollars. Jackylyn no longer accompanying her inside. After all she's the only one needed. Jackylyn is like a lookout. Yx was no longer with her because he was flying to China the next day, and Yx was confident in their abilities.

She wore red stilettos, a red spaghetti top, a white faux leather jacket, and sexy high waist jeans. Her body is curved, and she does not appear to be an undercover agent. She look like a run away model. She's not the same person she used to be. Who would have guessed she'd act like this now, as if she owned the world?

She was still wearing sunglasses when she went inside, where the maid directed her after she said her fictitious name. She rolled her eyes at the house's luxury, but she didn't have time for it.

She noticed a man and woman in their late 60s in the living room. She quickly approached them and shook their hands after introducing herself as the one sent by Yx. She looked around, hoping to spot the man she'd be watching so she could finish the job.

"We know our son will be upset, especially since we took a girl, but we don't have a choice; we desperately need it. He almost died and was burned inside the yacht the other day," said the lady, clearly upset by the incident.

After all, what mother isn't concerned about the safety of her child? "I understand you, Mrs—" She took off her sunglasses and wait for it to reply.

“Mrs. Hayes. ”

She was flabbergasted and drew back her tongue. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard the lady's last name. Hayes? She was shaken, and maybe it was just a coincidence that her last name was the same as the man she no longer wanted to see. Who cares? She was no longer interested in the man.

"You can rely on me, Mrs. Hayes. I solemnly promised that we'd do everything to protect your son," she said flatly, but everything she said was true.

"Thank you Ms. Kianna Trunt, we're glad to hear that," the couple said at the same time.

"Who is she?" A voice echoed through the house like thunder and lightning.

She stood up and turned around gracefully to introduce herself to the man, bringing her world to a halt for a brief moment. The man in front of her now was the man she didn't want to see again, the man she had cursed to die!

She immediately removed the shock and reapplied the mask, which should not have been used because she had buried it for a long time. She pretended not to recognize him and smiled sweetly at him.

I'm going to kill you on this one, Yx. This is complete nonsense. She screamed in her head.

She could see the shock in Hudson's eyes when he saw her and obviously couldn't believe the sight of her beauty. She wanted to laugh sarcastically; it was impossible that Hudson still knew her, and just in case, she might hang a medal around his neck with great verve. It should be honored for that!

"Hello, my name is Kianna Trunt! Your personal assistant, also known as your bodyguard. Nice to meet you, Doctor Hayes," she said emphatically. She is disgusted even when she pronounces his name. Hudson's face was expressionless as she stared at him and stepped closer to her.

"Son, we hired—"

"Don't worry, Mom, she's hired," he said, interrupting his mother.

The two elders were stunned and looked at each other, obviously unable to believe what they were witnessing, but they did not speak any further. Excitement can be seen in their eyes, and it appears that they had no hesitation in agreeing to escort her.

"What's your name again?" Hudson sat on the single sofa.

She sat up and smiled with no emotion. "Kiana Trunt."

It stared her down as if he was reading her, and she just let him because Hudson could never read her. If she'd known Hudson was the man they're protecting, she'd never agreed to this assignment!

"You look familiar," he said flatly.

"Really?" She didn't want to answer him, but she didn't have a choice.

"I believe we should leave. Bye, son. We're still going to see Cuhen's twin. Kiana, we'll go first. Thank you once again." Ahis parents say as they wave her goodbye. She only nodded.

She was awed by the news that Ellah and Cuhen had twins and secretly smiled, happy for the couple. How would Ellah react if they saw each other? It's ironic because this is her first assignment in the Philippines. She mostly digs her own grave abroad.

Hudson immediately let her come to his meetings. Surprisingly, Hudson never complained about her role as his bodyguard, despite the fact that she is a woman. Pfff! Maybe it's one of those women he hurt before who are trying to kill him now. Protecting him? She wanted to laugh. She might have backed out if it hadn't been for Yx and if she had just read the information.

They were sitting alongside in the passenger seat, both silent. She and the young Doctor both just stared straight ahead. This is the most difficult assignment she has ever had! Her fist was clenched. Why, of all people, is she still here with the person she still despises?

"What agency do you work for, Ms. Trunt?"

She twisted her eyeball in private. She would rather not speak, but since he is now the boss, she's obligated to answer every question.

"Ask your mother about it, Doctor Hayes."

He gave her a surprised look, but she ignored it. She's too tired to give a damn.

"She looks exactly like you," he said later, his gaze fixed on the road.

She did not respond. She simply looked ahead and hoped that they would arrive at their destination. The only thing that bothers her is that she watches him 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which means she can always see Hudson.

She tried to sneak a glance at him and read him with her eyes, but nothing changed; Hudson was difficult to read. Abhaya noticed that the man had changed a lot during her nearly two-year absence. It grew even hotter and more devilishly handsome. His hair was a mess on top, and the scent of the aftershave indicated that he had just shaved. She was shaken as she remembered the man was a demon.

When she saw the Hayes Group of Hospitals, she clenched her fist. Her heart felt like it was pounding as she remembered the past. How many nights does she cry while sleeping and waking up every time she recalls the reason for her child's death? She should have been the little angel who was now smiling at her.

As they exited the car, she quickly erased that from her mind. Kianna Trunt is her name, and former Abhaya Kienne Sahada is no longer with us.

Hudson took the lead, with her close behind. She looked around and read every human movement; she didn't notice anything unusual, but everyone who passed by was staring at them. She was, in fact, wearing sunglasses. She wanted to laugh but didn't want to look like a lost model that day, so she followed Hudson's lead.

She spotted Jackylyn in the lobby, dressed formally and holding a folder in one hand. It gave her a go signal by waving at her. She simply nodded, and they proceeded to the man's elevator. She would not want to enter this hospital if she were to be questioned. There were many bad memories left here, and she admits that she is still hurt by what happened to this day.

"As my bodyguard, I'd like to clarify something with you."

"Shoot!" she uttered as the elevator open for them.

Hudson paused for a moment, taken aback by her response. "Are you certain you'd be able to handle this job? You're frail and—" he cast a brief glance at her, "a woman. "

She couldn't help laughing. She didn't respond, but quickly moved her fist to Hudson's face, which he also avoided as if he expected her to hit him. But she wasn't finished yet, and because they were the only two in the elevator and there was plenty of space, she immediately hooked her hand on his and her other hands hit the man's face. As before, the young doctor was able to make ends meet with only one hand.

She was attacking him while the elevator is going to 47th floor, while Hudson did nothing but dodge his punch. Hudson used one hand while she used her hand and elbow. She believes she was vastly underappreciated! She moved faster and faster until her fist shattered the glass wall.

She quickly turned around behind Hudson and nudge his neck with her elbow, but he resisted once more. Hudson was caught off guard when one of her knees caught him and struck the man's thigh. She grinned as it bent to its knees. She attacked again, intending to give it a strong kick in the face, but Hudson unexpectedly pulled her foot away.

She fell and was only saved by the floor. It spilled out even after her sunglasses were removed. Hudson grins as if to show her defeat, but she quickly clasps a leg around its neck and turns to ride it on his neck using an unusual technique.

Hudson was lying down on the floor, but she didn't seem to mind. As she rode him in front, she smiled at the feeling of victory. She was unaware of how awkward their situation was.

"Now tell me, Doc Hayes, I'm still just 'a woman?’" she snarled.

But she wasn't expecting the sudden movement of their bodies, and she had no idea how Hudson managed it because she was certain she was tightly gripping Hudson's neck. She exclaimed when she realized the two of them were in a bad position.

She was now trapped on both sides because she was under him and the young doctor was on top of her. Their hands clasped, and the weight of him was one of the factors that brought her to a halt. Bullshit! It increased the pressure on her, preventing her from moving.

It gave her a soul-stirring gaze, "Tell you what, Ms. Trunt? I win." There is no emotion.

They were on the 27th floor when the elevator doors opened exactly on time. She had probably taken the elevator for the longest time in her life. As if nothing had happened, the man stood up, picked up his attaché case, and walked out first.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment to cool down before picking up the broken sunglasses. It was only then that she realized one of her hands was covered in wounds and was bleeding profusely. She quickly went out and followed the Doctor before her memory betrayed her.

She is grateful, and she no longer cares about him. She is filled with hatred and disgust, and one day she will retaliate in a way that will cause him even more pain. She promised his parents that she would protect him, and she will do so for the time being.

All she has to do now is figure out who wants to kill Hudson as soon as possible so she can break free from the man's grip. When she sees his emotionless eyes, it's as if she's dragged back in time, and it hurts her heart even more.

She sat on the couch, bored. She was also unconcerned about the bleeding hand. She has been numb for a long time, but she still hurts when she recalls the past, which she has long forgotten. That wouldn't be a problem, she said with a shake of her head. The agony she felt was the reason she became like this, brave, and able to stand in front of Hudson as if nothing had happened. She became friends with the pain that had always enslaved her over time.

Hudson stood up and approached her, dark-faced, quickly taking her hand. She raised an eyebrow. It was only then that she noticed he was carrying a medicine kit.

She quickly withdrew her hand, "Thanks, but no thanks."

"I'm the doctor here."

"Doctor Hayes, this is my life. I don't care if you're the local doctor; I know how to look after myself. See? There were no wounds on my body that never healed during my assignment. Doctor Hayes, pain keeps me alive," she said solemnly as she stood up. She dashed down the hall to the restroom to clean the wound herself.

Hudson's eye met Kianna's for a split second, and he frowned. How did it find the hallway leading to his office's restroom? He has a large private office with a house-like interior design. If he does not need to go home, there is a room across the door, a small kitchen with a coffeemaker on the right side, and a restroom next door.

He had a gut feeling, but he remained silent. When he saw it earlier in the mansion, his heart almost skipped a beat. The woman resembles Abhaya. Everything, from the posture to the expression, is perfect. Only one does not, and that is proficiency in martial arts, particularly Judo. He was only surprised by the part where it made him kneel. He, Azael, and Cuhen have sparred before, but he win, and the opponent never gets him to his knees, so he knows the woman is good.

Ironically, he agreed right away because it looked like the woman he had been looking for through the computer and his AI robot up until now, so yes was his answer. He had the impression that if it wasn't the woman he was looking for, it was her sister or twin. He will investigate Kianna Trunt's background. The woman approached him mysteriously, and he noticed a dull in her eye that indicated hidden hatred and anger. He must determine whether the two women, Abhaya and Kianna, are the same.

When Kianna walked in, he was already at his table, reading documents. It has long dark brown hair that is pony tailed. Her expression has changed to one of ferocity. He looked at the woman, and what he saw was a woman named Abhaya who had long since left and vanished like a bubble.

"Abhaya..." he said nonchalantly. He didn't see any emotion or even the expected shock in the girl's eyes. It just kept the aura calm until it sat down on the couch again.

"Your woman?" She said it without hesitation and cast a quick glance at her already-wrapped hand in bondage.

He didn't respond. He returned his gaze to what he was doing, but he was even more uneasy in his seat due to the many questions that raced through his confused mind.

ABHAYA was bored sitting on the single couch and wanted to leave, but she held back herself when Jackylyn came in after it knocked. Jackylyn rolled her eyes as she confidently walked towards Hudson. Her friend is making use of her charm once more.

"Dr. Hayes, Mrs. Hayes has sent me here as your new secretary. I apologize for being two hours late; I was involved in an accident on the way."

Abhaya laughed inwardly at what her friend said. What exactly is that alibi? She wished to thrash her. Who would a reasonable employee expect to arrive late in the morning?

Hudson, on the other hand, remained silent. It also didn't look up to see who had come in. He simply pointed to the front seat, and Jacky walked straight there and sat. Abhaya cast a glance at the man, who appeared to be preoccupied with his work. Is Hudson unaware of how lovely his secretary will be?

Perhaps she should remind her friend that Hudson was a demon in human form whose strong charisma caused hundreds of women to cry and shed tears. Jackylyn may fall for Hudson.

Hudson's expression was stoic as he faced his laptop. It didn't notice she was staring at him now, trying to read the young doctor's mind, but she couldn't get into it like she couldn't before. It was as if Hudson was reading something important and simply tapping his finger on the laptop. She decided to close her eyes for a moment and rest. She's been stressed out all day, ever since she ran into Hudson again. It was extremely stressful. She really wanted to go home and rest, but she had already agreed to this assignment, and she needed to do it well.

She will admit that Hudson's movements are very agile and he cannot be knocked down easily, but she still wonders why Hudson hires a bodyguard if he is so much better than her. She didn't realize Hudson had hidden skills and talents in the cyber world when she was madly in love with him. That, if anything, is no longer surprising. With an IQ of 170, it's no surprise that he always comes out on top.

But when she closed her eyes, she had no idea she had fallen asleep because she was so bored. She wasn't used to sitting all the time, so she didn't know how many hours or minutes she slept on the couch, and she was tired of the two of them sparring. And their past came back to haunt her.

She has no idea how she dragged herself home after the most humiliating experience she has ever had with Doc Hayes. Is there anything wrong with her being a virgin? Shit! It should be thankful, but why does it appear that the bomb blew him up?

A few weeks passed. Fortunately, she never saw him again, and she vowed never to go to any of the bars again after that. It's terrifying to be as beautiful as she is. She stopped flirting with any man on the phone because her mind was too preoccupied. The bar encounter replayed in her mind, probably because no matter how hard she tried to forget the man named Hudson, she remembered the entire incident even more vividly.

She dashed downstairs to the elevator after it had passed 10 p.m. She was ravenous and ready to devour people, despite the fact that she had been exhausted all day. She worked extra hours due to the volume of her reports, and Freia was absent because if she had just been here, it would have helped her until the end.v

She re-entered the private elevator in a hurry, wanting to get home. Inside, she was alone, and she blinked briefly while leaning against the glass wall. She didn't bother looking who walked in as long as she closed her eyes and hoped it was her bed room when she got out. She felt as if someone was staring at her, so she opened her eyes and saw the face of the man who was torturing her good sleep every night.

She was caught off guard. When she saw his very handsome face, all her tiredness and hunger vanished, but when she remembered what had happened to them at the bar, her face turned bright red. Her gaze was lowered as she averted her gaze. She's hoping Hudson won't notice her. To avoid his presence, she abruptly pressed the elevator number for the next stop. Her knees begin to buckle! She hurried to step out of the elevator as soon as it opened, but she felt someone pull her arm back.

As his lips met hers, her eyes widened automatically. Hudson kissed her on the lips! She pushed him, but his hand was wrapped around her waist and one hand was supporting her head, preventing her from moving. She didn't want to be humiliated in front of him again. She hasn't had a boyfriend yet!

But Mary, Mary, Mary! His luscious sinful lips tempt her to kiss him back, which she does. She had completely forgotten everything. She hugged Hudson's neck, and their kiss brought her danger and a strange message. He pressed her up against the wall, raised her hand, and kissed her even more passionately. Hudson was like a ravenous wolf who could not be stopped.

Hudson dragged her to his million-dollar car in the parking lot. She silently obeyed the young doctor, as if he were the center of her universe at the time, and her entire life revolved around him. Hudson kissed her on the cheek as they exited his car. She didn't know where Hudson had taken her as long as she knew the kiss he gave her was making her go insane all over again. Hudson carried her, her thigh encased in his waist. Nothing really, she's still smitten by his delectable lips.

She felt the soft sofa behind her and it was only then that Abhaya realized she was no longer dressed. Make her two breasts visible to him. Hudson immediately undressed her. It ripped her skirt, and there's nothing but cloth covering her treasure. She was insane because the next thing she felt was its tongue, and no one said Hudson ate her. She grabs his hair. Merde! She'll die in fucking pleasure! She just wished Hudson wouldn't leave her again.

Hudson worshipped her, and there was no part of her body that he did not kiss and suck on as if she were the finest delicacy. Then he grabbed her legs and opened it. The sofa did not become an impediment for them because what happened next caused her to close her eyes in pain. Hudson was stunned for a moment before opening her eyes to stare at him. The young doctor just stared at her and stroked her cheek before entering her tight world. She tried not to cry out in pain, but tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Shh... I'll try to be gentle. Damn!” Hudson hugged her, but Abhaya sensed that his manhood had not yet entered her halfway.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and dug her nails into his back. Her entire world is trembling for Mary's sake! Hudson, on the other hand, assisted her in overcoming her pain. When it finally entered, it paused for a moment and stared at her.

When it started to move, the pain she had felt before was mixed with a little delight. The pleasure and the pain were mixed, and she completely surrendered herself to the man in those moments, not knowing what would happen next to her. She finally gave up her prized pearl.

Someone slapped Abhaya in the cheek, jolting her awake. She raised an eyebrow at Jackylyn and crossed her arms in front of her. Only then did she realize she had fallen asleep and had been transported back to a time she no longer desired.

"I'll give you a hint, Hudson left," Jackylyn said as it rolled its eyes and turned away from her.

She jumped to her feet and grabbed her shoulder bag, which contained two guns. Shit! Why didn't Hudson wake her up at all, or to put it another way, why didn't she wake up? Was she preoccupied with her dream?

When she approached him while opening his car, he was exactly in the parking lot. She bolted and jumped into the driver's seat. She smirked in her head as she noticed the young Doctor's stunned expression.

"Hop in!" she said, motioning to the passenger seat. She will drive, both reluctantly and willingly.

It was like a gentle puppy who did as she said. He jumps in. He's just staring at her as if she's a stunning woman... Oh well, she's always been stunning. Hudson, on the other hand, can't fool her any longer.

No, Hudson, not again!

"Location?" she asked, not looking at him. She was simply looking ahead.

"Malcogn's Empire."

She simply raised an eyebrow. She swerved the car into the middle of the road. It's time to go! She smiled as she pressed the gas pedal.

“Bullshit! Are you trying to murder me?" he yells.

On the other side of her brain, she laughed. Really? Is it frightening? Isn't it just normal for her? Isn't it exciting?

"Nope," she said as she drove the car even its red light. Hudson yelled because the car was on the verge of being hit by a large vehicle.

Her 30-minute drive was reduced to 15 minutes. On the other end of the line, she could hear Jacky laughing. She wore earrings and a necklace that linked the two of them. Jackylyn is now watching over them. She was aware that her friend could overhear their conversation.

“Fuck! Don't do that again, woman, or I'll fire you," he said sternly, his handsome face flushed with anger and frustration, but she didn't care when Hudson got out of the car.

While she was standing next to him, it flew straight into the very giant company. Her beautiful face drew attention once more, as it always did. She simply smiled at that point.

Hudson stayed in Cuhen's office for two hours, while Abhaya chose to wait outside. She was starving. What time is it exactly? Because of this man, she almost forgot the time. She looked around and noticed that CCTV protected every area, so she decided to go to the canteen because her stomach was grumbling. She needed to fight with a full stomach.

She was in the middle of eating when a man approached her and asked to sit in front of her. Because the other seats in the canteen were already occupied at lunchtime, she only nodded.

"What department are you in?"

She looked at him for a moment, and she smiled because she could read the man's intentions kindly and cleanly. "I work for the Hayes Group of Hospitals. I'm not employed here. ”

He laughed at her direct response. "I see..." he said, nodding and holding out his hand. "By the way, my name is Zerus. Nice to see you here," he said with a smile and two dimples on his cheek.

"Kianna," pause. "It's a pleasure to meet you," she said, reaching for his hand. Only then did she realize Zerus was more than just a human being in front of her, that heaven had blessed him with good looks, but Abhaya had had enough of that stage. She believes her heart is numb.

The new acquaintance is entertaining to converse with, and she occasionally laughs at his jokes. They had just come to a halt when Hudson appeared in front of them.

"We're leaving right now, Ms. Trunt.”

She hadn't even finished her meal when the young doctor grabbed her arm and yanked her away. Those who saw them sighed, while others shuddered. They aren't even a couple! When she turned to face Zerus, he simply smiled, as if to reassure her that everything was fine and that there was still time for them to meet. It even said its goodbyes to her.

Hudson's grip on her arm was so tight that he almost broke it. He said nothing to her. She couldn't tell what was going through the young doctor's mind because his face was devoid of emotion. Why is it that she can't get into this man's head when it comes to this?