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6. Sincere intentions, or a ploy?

Author: Yeny Yuliana
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-03-16 20:43:22

Luna's eyes slowly opened as the delicious aroma of cooking teased her sense of smell. Her empty stomach, which had not been filled since morning, protested, causing the girl to grimace as she clutched her stomach. She remembered that her breakfast that morning had consisted of nothing but insults and curses from her father and Sarah, which of course made her heart feel twisted again.

Feeling lazy, she got up and walked towards the source of the delicious aroma. Her sense of smell led her to th
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  • The Disguised Bodyguard   21. A new game is about to begin

    “Hello, Tyler?” Matteo said coldly to someone over the phone. “Aye, Boss. Is there anything I can do for you?” Sitting and leaning back where he was, the man named Tyler Bannett immediately sat up straight, as if Matteo were standing right in front of him. “I’ve got a job for you. I want you to investigate the relationship between two people—I’ll send you their photos and personal details shortly. I want to know just how close they are.” “Your wish is my command, sir,” replied Tyler, just like the genie in the bottle from the tale of Aladdin. Matteo then hung up the phone.There was no need for a detailed explanation; Tyler was a highly reliable subordinate. Matteo always entrusted him with resolving the serious cases caused by business rivals seeking to destroy him. And of all the tasks Matteo had assigned him, Tyler had always managed to complete them.Matteo’s fingers swiftly tapped the surface of his smartphone and browsed through the gallery folder. That evening, after speak

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   20. The crazy order from Matteo

    “Matteo? Why are you so quiet?” The voice on the other end of the line snapped Matteo out of his reverie. The man cleared his throat a few times before finally resuming the interrupted conversation.“You’re right, Dad. In the photos that are doing the rounds, my face has indeed been blurred out. But that doesn’t mean I can rest easy whilst the girl I adore is now hated by the whole town.” On the other end of the line, Antonio narrowed his eyes. Did his son regret that shameful act?“It’s good that you regret what you’ve done, Matteo,” he said, letting out a sigh of relief. “But, Dad, it all happened by accident,” Matteo hissed, massaging his throbbing temples. “How could that be?” asked Antonio, a touch sceptical.The middle-aged man thought that Matteo had deliberately set a trap for his employer’s daughter, resulting in the circulation of the photograph he had seen. Antonio knew full well that his son was deeply obsessed with Alexander Winterbourne’s daughter.“I’m absolutely ce

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   19. The mystery behind the Matteo and Luna photo scandal

    Matteo approached Luna, who was still standing in the doorway, looking agitated. His eyebrows were furrowed and his dark eyes fixed intently on Luna. The change in the color of Luna’s face made Matteo wonder. “What’s the matter with you?” asked Matteo, one eyebrow raised almost to his forehead. “And what did you mean by asking whether I meant what I said?” Luna looked increasingly agitated and twisted her fingers in front of her body. She turned her face away, unable to meet Matteo’s dark eyes, which would only make her more nervous. “Luna?” Matteo called softly. He took Luna’s hand, and his eyebrows knitted together again as he felt how cold her hand was. “Your hands are cold? That’s rather odd. It’s hot outside.” Luna, growing even more flustered, quickly pulled her hand away. This prompted Matteo to give her a questioning look. “Never mind. It’s nothing,” said Luna, still looking away.Now the girl was hugging herself with both arms, a gesture typical of someone feeling cold.

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   18. She wanted it again and again

    Alex sat lost in thought on a sofa in the lounge. His gaze was fixed on the photograph he held in his hand. It was a childhood portrait of Luna with his late wife, Chiara. In the photo, Chiara sat in a chair holding little Luna in her lap; they were both wearing white dresses of the same style. Alex’s fingers traced Chiara’s face, a bittersweet smile etched upon his own. In his heart, the man whispered an apology for his failure to protect their only daughter. Alex’s actions did not escape the attention of a middle-aged woman who had recently been watching his every move. Her ambition to make Alex bequeath his business to Emily showed no sign of waning; indeed, it had grown stronger following Luna’s expulsion from the house. Rosaline walked over to Alexander and sat down beside him. Her eyes flashed with anger when she saw the photograph Alex was holding. Rosaline’s lips, painted with blood-red lipstick, pursed slightly. It seemed her presence could not replace the position of Ale

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   17. Sweet peck

    There wasn’t much conversation between Luna and her flatmate following the agreement they’d reached the night before. Not even during the journey to Magnolia Spring Resort. For some reason, Matteo’s silence was getting on Luna’s nerves. She missed the times when he’d paid her attention and gazed at her with such a gentle look. Luna still couldn’t understand what sort of personality Matteo had. His demeanor could change so easily; one moment Matteo would be a man full of care and warmth, as warm as a breath. Yet in an instant he could turn cold, as cold as ice at the poles. The two of them arrived at the forecourt of Magnolia Spring Resort. And surprisingly, Matteo unbuckled Luna’s seatbelt as soon as he turned off the car engine. “You don’t need to do that; I can do it myself,” Luna exclaimed as Matteo suddenly leaned in and unbuckled the seatbelt fastened around her waist. A warm tingle ran through Matteo’s chest when he accidentally brushed against Luna’s full, rounded breasts."

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   16. The pretend lover

    What would you do if someone you loved couldn’t let go of their past? You’re always by their side, trying to be their rock when they’re vulnerable. You try to send them signals of your love, but they can’t even pick up on them and still see you as just a friend! Yes, nothing more than a friend!In such a situation, some people might walk away and look for another woman, remembering that there’s more than just one woman on this earth. But not Matteo. He chose to stay. He knew that Luna needed healing for the wounds of her past. And he wanted to be the one to heal the pain she felt.“What’s wrong with you? Did something I said hurt your feelings?” asked Luna, holding onto Matteo’s arm. Matteo’s eyes looked at Luna’s grip on his arm. He felt that flutter again as the soft surface of the girl’s hand touched him. But in an instant, that flutter turned painful when Matteo realized that Luna only saw him as a friend.The man gave a faint smile and turned to take Luna’s hand in his other han

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   8. Her injured lip

    "I can do it myself," protested Luna as Matteo was about to compress the wound on her lip with a handkerchief that had been soaked in ice water beforehand.Matteo's index finger landed right on Luna's lip, so the girl chose to remain silent. The man brought their faces closer together until there w

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   5. Did he take advantage of the opportunity?

    All the guards at Winterbourne's residence stared at Luna, who had just left the house, with pitying looks, even though they knew Luna's actions were unjustifiable. "What a pity. Behind her beautiful face and kind demeanor all this time lies a rotten heart. Ugh, I even feel nauseous just seeing he

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   4. Expelled

    Overcome with anxiety, Luna finally answered her father's call to the living room, followed by Matteo, who also answered Alex's call.It turned out that Alex wasn't the only one there; Adrian and his parents, Robert Carter and Sarah Carter, were also present. Everyone in the room stared at Matteo a

  • The Disguised Bodyguard   3. Woke up naked

    "Bastard!" Matteo growled when he found himself sprawled on the floor, unaware of who had pushed him.The 32-year-old man staggered towards a bed, because even in his heavily intoxicated state, he knew that lying on a bed was much more comfortable than lying on the cold floor.Under the influence o

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