Chapter 306 - Stop looking at my abs

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.

Knowing the terrifying loyalty Ace has toward Seraphina whom he knew as Luciano, Rex doesn't need to use his head to guess what's going on in Ace mind.

Nevertheless, Rex was positive that he could handle Ace. He just hopes that he won't be as stubborn as he was before -- on the second thought, Rex should prepare himself to knock some senses to his confidant before a huge problem could start.

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When the rain subsided, Seraphina finally got a hold of herself a bit and proceed to go to their hideout. Since the huge bungalow in the middle of the woods was renovated under Alexander Han and Wren's supervision, everything was fully prepared as if the house itself was awaiting for its occupants.

Hence, Seraphina wordlessly headed to her quarters while the other two went into their designated quarters for a change and a nice bath. Fortunately, Wren is a meticulous person that wouldn't let himself stay in a place where he can't live in comfort thus, the seemingly hunted bungalow has a grandiose interior and amenities.

Ace, on the other hand, got the information of this house coordinate earlier thus, he arrived before them. After he changed into the spare clothes that were neatly prepared, he had tons of times to waste. Therefore, Ace explore the whole house but to no avail, he found nothing suspicious. It was like this house was meant to be a rest house. 

He rested on the small yet comfortable living area after he set up the fireplace since the temperature was abnormally cold. Moreover, they were soaked due to the heavy rain and they might catch a cold so heating up the place is what he prioritized.

Scanning the place where his eyes could reach, Ace had an unsettling feeling that this place isn't as simple as he thought it was. Yet, he couldn't find what is the troubling feeling that was tugging his subconscious mind.

Just then, Riggs came into sight with his shirt off as he dries his hair with a small towel. Squinting his eyes towards the overly comfortable subordinate of his, Ace inquired. "Too comfortable, aren't you?"

"Ah?"

"Now I wonder why are you acting like you were in your own house." Probing a little more, Ace instigated.

"Tch. Stop staring at my abs, that's gay." Though Ace was far from looking at his sculptured abs, Riggs insulted, filled with disgust as if he was believing his own accusation. Meanwhile, hearing how ridiculous his statement, Ace's face had an ugly shade of red due to anger.