Marco stared at the apartment door after he hung up the call.
What was he to do now? He could no Longer stand it.
The thought of Loraine staying in a room with a strange man and being intimate with him made Marco overly
anxious.
Eventually, Marco could no longer hold himself back, and he walked to the apartment door.
He took one deep breath and knocked at the door.
He only wanted to make sure Loraine was safe.
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Loraine poured a cup of cup for the man in front of her.
“Why are you here, Uncle Rowan?”
Rowan’s voice was filled with concern. “You live all by yourself and your visits hare getting less and less
often. I've been worried about you, so | cto see you.”
Loraine was moved.
She was aware Rowan had very Little ton his hands for anything and barely got enough tto rest properly.
Yet here he was, concerned about her.
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“I'm extremely cautious these days. You don’t have to worry so much about me.”
Rowan frowned and his tone turned more serious.
“Many people are unhappy about you taking over Universe Group. Did you forget about the director who got
arrested? Lorrie, you have the skills and fortitude to build the group and take it to greater heights. | am
extremely grateful and glad for you. However, you have to understand that the more stable your position is, the
more people plan against you in secret and aim to pull you down.”
Loraine nodded attentively. Rowan sighed as he saw this. He couldn't think of anything else to say.
“You should return hand live with us, Lorrie. That way, I'll be able to protect you.”
Loraine felt even more touched. She was aware all Rowan wanted was to ensure her safety. However, as it was
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthat she was possibly a beacon for danger, how could she bring that danger home?
Just as she was about answering, Rowan shushed her.
He got up and moved to the door with a frown. Loraine asked in a whisper, “Is something wrong?”
“We've got company.” Rowan indicated to Loraine to move aside. He then opened the door and jumped out as
fast as a cheetah to lock in the outsider.
In a flash, the man at that door jumped out of the way and out of
Rowan’s reach.
Rowan’s eyes went wide with excitement even though he missed.