Chapter 306 - Stop looking at my abs (1/2)

Even though she evidently heard his usual bullying, Seraphina didn't respond and kept her unmoving position like that. Riggs who knew that his words weren't as comforting as it may come off because he was bad at it, also stayed with his position and protected the only area he could from the heavy rain.

Seeing Riggs action, Ace brows knitted. Given that he sympathized with Seraphina and was saddened by her loss because he too respected Sebastian Yue. Alas, why does Riggs turned soft seeing Seraphina in this state?

'Is he serious when he said he liked her?' a sudden thought hovered on Ace mind as he fixed his gaze towards his confidant and his employer. Glancing at Rex, to Ace surprise, the usual blank expression that he always bore fluctuate and a trace of sadness flashed across his face. Surely, the way his confidants react was rather suspicious. It was as if they knew Seraphina for years to be affected by her.

Moreover, Ace could understand if Riggs would end up getting fond of Seraphina as they seemed too close and sketchy at the same time. However, why does Rex would be affected as well? He just started working under Seraphina and knowing Rex personality, it would be impossible for him to be attached to her if he doesn't know or shared a life and death situation with her.

Now, Ace suspicion rose even more. A long-time question that was left unanswered ever since the beginning of his career as her bodyguard. ”Rex, what is she to you?” despite knowing that it would be impossible to get a clear answer, Ace still blurted out.

”The person I swore my life to protect.” Alas, to Ace surprise, Rex responded which made Ace gasped in disbelief.

'Swore his life to protect? Is he kidding me?' Ace hands that were inside his pocket balled into a fist hearing the ambiguous reply of his senior.

”You swore your life to fight beside Luciano… don't forget that.” Ace reminded. Despite not hearing a word from his boss since her disappearance, Ace could not believe that Rex would turn his back on his boss.

To him, it was utterly disappointing. Darting his gaze to Riggs direction, a glint of growing fury formed inside his heart. 'Did Riggs also turn his back against Luciano?' he questioned internally.

Ace respected his subordinates as he acknowledged them as his family. However, his loyalty towards Luciano was too strong that he could kill them if he ever knows that they betrayed the person who sheltered them.

Indeed, he was a rash and was raised to be a loyal dog. Hence, if he ever wanted to swear his fealty -- Luciano is the best option he got. He killed numerous subordinates before as Uno and he would probably hesitate for a little but if worst comes to worst that he would choose between his subordinate or Luciano, he will instantly side with Luciano.

Before Ace could act rashly as he always does, he turned his back and left. He needed to observe more and inform his other subordinates about his speculations before making a move. Thanks to his boss, Ace learned to step back and do the planning instead of going on a killing spree without a concrete plan.

Sensing Ace aura as he leaves, Rex turned his head to him before he shook his head. 'He's probably suspicious.' he thought inwardly.