The helicopter's rotors spun at high speed, emitting a deep, heavy hum. The powerful wind felt like an invisible giant hand, uprooting the surrounding grass and trees, sending debris and leaves swirling wildly in the air, creating utter chaos.
Seraphina struggled to climb to the top of the hill, only to see the three people who had been chasing her earlier—a woman and two men.
At this moment, the two men were lying on the ground, screaming in pain, while the woman had a gun pressed to her neck by Zachary, unable to move.
Zachary stood tall, his gaze cold as ice, exuding an aura of authority. It was clear that with his exceptional skills and decisive actions, he had single-handedly subdued these three dangerous individuals.
Seraphina was stunned, her eyes wide with shock. She never imagined that her seemingly ordinary bodyguard possessed such incredible strength.
Just then, Seraphina caught a glimpse of a venomous and murderous look from the woman being held. The woman glared at Seraphina, gritting her teeth and demanding to know why Seraphina had deliberately bumped into her at the airport and switched her lipstick.
Seraphina was momentarily taken aback by the accusation and then carefully examined the woman in front of her. Despite the change of clothes, the familiar facial features made Seraphina recognize her instantly.
Seraphina was in disbelief. She never thought that a seemingly accidental collision at the airport would lead to such severe consequences, causing this woman to hunt her down with accomplices.
At that moment, four young men jumped out of the helicopter. They were dressed in matching uniforms, moving with agility and precision, each action reflecting rigorous training.
One of the men couldn't help but laugh when he saw Seraphina's disheveled and muddy appearance. The other three tried to hold back their laughter, but their smirking faces and amused glances betrayed them. They all wondered what kind of thrilling ordeal the beautiful Seraphina had gone through under Zachary's protection in just one day.
The woman, still being tied up, continued to shout at Seraphina, demanding the return of the lipstick, threatening her life if she didn't comply.
Seraphina looked at her in confusion, not understanding the situation. The woman, seeing Seraphina's bewildered expression, thought she was playing dumb and angrily explained that the lipstick Seraphina had picked up when they collided contained a USB drive worth seventy billion dollars.
Hearing this, Seraphina was even more puzzled. She had no idea there was such a huge secret hidden within the lipstick.
Zachary, worried that the woman might reveal more secrets, decisively ordered his men, "Take them away."
The three criminals were quickly escorted away by the team, leaving only Zachary's four subordinates and the drenched, mud-covered Seraphina.
Seraphina finally snapped out of her shock and directed all her anger at Zachary. She glared at him, pointing an accusing finger, and furiously questioned what kind of bodyguard he was. Even if she hadn't been shot, she could have been killed by Zachary's rough handling. How could he just push her from such a height?
The four team members watched with interest, silently criticizing Zachary for not being more considerate, having put Seraphina through such an ordeal.
Zachary remained calm, his tone steady as he explained that the situation had been critical, and he had no choice but to act quickly to protect her.
Seraphina, still fuming, pointed to her swollen forehead and loudly berated him. The other team members gave Zachary disapproving looks, thinking Seraphina's behavior was indeed rough.
Zachary frowned slightly and explained that if he hadn't acted in time, Seraphina would have been dead by now, with no chance to stand here and criticize him.
Seraphina, trembling with anger, gritted her teeth and declared that she had paid a lot for such an irresponsible bodyguard and was now going to fire him.
As she spoke, Seraphina felt her wet clothes clinging uncomfortably to her skin. Overcome with emotion, she unzipped her outer jacket, revealing her sports bra, and took it off right there.
The sudden action left the five men wide-eyed in shock. They never expected Seraphina to be so bold, stripping in front of everyone without a care.
Zachary's face darkened. He immediately ordered his subordinates, "Turn around."
He then quickly took off his black shirt and handed it to Seraphina.
Seraphina, however, turned her face away in disdain, refusing to wear it.
Zachary looked at her, his tone stern as he reminded her to maintain her image.
One of the team members couldn't hold back his dissatisfaction, questioning why Zachary could look while they had to turn away.
Hearing the way the others addressed Zachary, Seraphina frowned and looked back and forth between Zachary and the four men, directly asking, "Aren't you guys from the bodyguard company?"
One of the more composed team members replied, "We belong to a special unit. Specific details are classified."
Seraphina took a step back, a sense of foreboding washing over her. She wondered what kind of powerful and mysterious force she had gotten herself involved with.
Zachary noticed her reaction and frowned slightly, saying, "Put on the shirt. We'll talk later."
Seraphina hesitated but eventually bit her lip and took the shirt, awkwardly draping it over herself.
As she looked up, the midday sun illuminated Zachary's flawless physique, leaving her momentarily stunned. Despite having a boyfriend she loved, she couldn't help but be captivated by Zachary's perfect body, a rare sight in real life.
Since Seraphina's car was now a wreck and couldn't be driven, they had to wait for a tow truck.
Zachary led Seraphina onto the helicopter. As soon as they sat down, the engine roared to life, and the helicopter slowly lifted off.
As they took off, Seraphina felt a strong sense of weightlessness, her body involuntarily sinking, filling her with fear and anxiety.
Instinctively, she reached out and clung tightly to the person next to her, her face burying into Zachary's warm chest.
Zachary stiffened at her sudden action, his brows furrowing. He looked down at Seraphina, who clung to him like a frightened deer, and ordered her to let go in a slightly harsh tone.
Realizing her mistake, Seraphina blushed and quickly released him, feeling deeply embarrassed. She hadn't meant to offend Zachary; she had just been terrified and had no one else to hold onto.
Just then, one of Zachary's subordinates, seemingly wanting to tease them, made the helicopter jolt suddenly.
Seraphina was once again scared out of her wits, her heart racing. In her panic, she instinctively clung to Zachary again, her hands gripping his clothes tightly, her body trembling slightly.
During the flight, one of the team members made an untimely joke, prompting Zachary to sternly reprimand him. The subordinate immediately stopped joking and focused on piloting the helicopter, ensuring a smooth return to base.
Seraphina entered the bathroom, repeatedly washing herself, as if trying to cleanse away all the day's unpleasant memories.
When she emerged, she saw a set of black clothes laid out on the bed, causing her to frown. There were only men's clothes available.
Recalling the series of terrible events, her resentment towards Zachary grew. She wondered how much he was hiding from her.
Zachary then seriously explained that at the airport, she had accidentally swapped lipsticks with a woman, and that lipstick contained a USB drive with research worth seventy billion dollars, which was why they had been targeted.
Seraphina was shocked and scared upon hearing this. She admitted that she had thrown the lipstick into the backyard in a fit of anger after her boyfriend dumped her, thinking it was a gift from him.