Though paralyzed, still radiantly charming!

Chapter 200: Ryan... you bastard!

Chapter 200: Ryan… you bastard!

“Ryan, are you sure that hitman is still around?” Alice asked, lying on the bed, feeling the large hands moving on her back, sending tingles down her spine. Her voice softened, not minding the comfort as she spoke.

In her view, Rocco was done for, and it seemed unlikely he could stir up any more trouble.

So, the assassin wouldn’t need to target her anymore, unless he was looking for trouble.

But Ryan didn’t see it that way.

“Even though Rocco’s gone, the news is probably still under wraps. No one’s called off the hit, so there’s likely still a sniper with his sights set on your forehead, Alice.”

The main thing was, the job to protect Alice wasn’t done yet, which meant there was still danger.

“I’m not sure either, but better safe than sorry, right?” Ryan replied, pressing her shoulder gently, not quite ready to say the mission was still ongoing.

Alice closed her eyes, enjoying the massage, already familiar with Ryan’s excellent technique.

Even if Ryan were thrown out there on his own, with these skills, he’d have no trouble making a living.

Ryan had promised to stay by her side and was so attentive to her safety, it was sweet to her.

Although she wasn’t clear on Ryan’s real motives, she didn’t mind.

In fact, Ryan’s reasons for staying were hardly logical, but she chose to trust him completely, surrendering herself to him.

As Ryan massaged Alice’s back, he waited for Hannah’s response. He had shared a few ideas with Hannah, mostly inspired by movies.

The potential sniper spot across the building, the possibility of a bomb under the car—Hannah wasn’t a fan of Ryan, but she acknowledged the feasibility of his ideas and started checking them out.

As the sun set, Hannah sent back several messages, none too reassuring.

First, there really was a bomb under the car—the black luxury sedan Alice had arrived in.

Second, although no hitman was found in the building across, traces were discovered on the rooftop, positioned at the prime sniping spot.

If Alice hadn’t insisted on having a heart-to-heart with Ryan, they might have been blown up by now.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Ryan tried not to look too panicked.

“Ryan, if you weren’t my guy, I’d almost think you were the hitman.”

Alice was nibbling on some bread, eyeing Ryan, somewhat relieved she had listened to him.

The bread was from Ryan’s lunch for her, finally coming in handy, along with the milk he brought.

Inside, though, Ryan was a storm of emotions.

Damn, that was close. He had just mentioned it offhand, and who knew the hitman would actually plant a car bomb.

It was too dangerous,no wonder if he hadn’t taken the job, Alice would have been doomed.

Alice didn’t seem too bothered, considering the cleared danger no longer a threat. She’d rather spend the time observing Ryan.

Half an hour later, there was a knock on the suite door.

Hannah wiped the sweat from her forehead, trying to smile before knocking.

In front of Alice, she always had to appear reliable and strong, the only way to help Miss Alice solve her problems.

Although her thorough search was mostly unnecessary, clearing all dangers for Miss Alice still felt like an achievement.

“Miss Alice, the car is ready…”

Ryan opened the door, and Hannah bowed deeply before lifting her head to speak.

“Oh my God?”

But the moment she saw the situation in the room, even with her extensive training, she couldn’t help but exclaim.

Alice was too naive, not knowing what this place was, but Hannah, an old hand, should recognize it.

No, no.

What was going on? Why were Miss Alice and Ryan in a themed suite?!

Looking further inside, Hannah felt dizzy, almost fainting.

Why was Miss Alice disheveled on the bed?!

Hannah glared at Ryan, pushing him aside and rushing to Alice, her face a mix of bitterness and near tears.

“Is this what it feels like to see someone undeserving take something precious?”

She had watched Miss Alice grow up, always treating her like a younger sister, and now her sister was… what was this situation?!

“Miss Alice, tell me, what exactly did this jerk do to you!”

Hannah was furious, and Ryan, standing aside, could almost see the steam coming off her.

What’s the big deal? It was just a massage, right?

Ryan exchanged a bewildered look with Hannah, feeling like she was being overly protective of Miss Alice.

Alice, meanwhile, looked blankly at Hannah, not quite catching on to what she was upset about.

Ryan hadn’t done anything wrong.

Before he could speak up, Hannah’s gaze froze, and she pointed shakily at Alice’s shirt, where a conspicuous white stain marred the chest area.

Was she thinking that something inappropriate had happened and that some disgraceful residue had been left on Miss Alice?!

Ryan followed Hannah’s gaze and saw the white spot, his face darkening too.

He had told Alice not to drink milk during the massage, but she hadn’t listened.

When he was working on her waist, Alice had suddenly tensed up, causing the milk to spill on her clothes.

He hadn’t expected her to be so mischievously childlike.

“Ryan…”

Hannah’s voice was rusty as she turned to look at him, her hand already on her gun.

No, it wasn’t what she thought, it had nothing to do with him!

Ryan internally screamed, knowing Hannah had misunderstood. He quickly looked at Alice, hoping she would clear things up.

Alice caught on to Ryan’s plea and coughed lightly to draw Hannah’s attention.

“Hannah, this has nothing to do with Ryan.”

“How can it not involve Ryan?! Look at your shirt, what does that look like?”

“Don’t let this man deceive you, my Miss Alice.”

Hannah indignantly adjusted Alice’s shirt, while Alice nodded thoughtfully, finally understanding why Hannah was so upset.

It was just a stain,it could be washed out. Besides, it wasn’t even Hannah who would do the laundry, so why the big fuss?

“Miss Alice, tell me everything he did, I won’t let him get away with this!”

Hannah was fuming. She had cleared all the dangers outside, only to forget that the biggest danger was right beside Miss Alice.

Seeing that white stain, Hannah felt like it was all over,she was too late, Miss Alice had been tarnished.

“Don’t be like this, Miss Alice, tell her exactly what I did.”

Ryan, seeing Hannah’s hand on her gun, swallowed nervously and raised his hands, looking to Alice for help.

Alice sighed, then reached out and took Hannah’s gun away. She couldn’t stand Ryan being threatened like this.

She decided to tell the whole truth, to completely dispel Hannah’s suspicions about Ryan and show her that he was a good person.

“Hannah! What’s gotten into you!”

“Ryan just did some things that made me feel comfortable.”

Silence fell in the room, and Ryan could hear Hannah grinding her teeth.

Ryan and Hannah stared at each other, Ryan opening his mouth but not knowing how to explain, his hands flailing helplessly, while Hannah’s eyes looked ready to shoot flames.

Come on, Miss Alice, explain it properly.

“Ryan… I’ll kill you!”

Hannah charged at Ryan, convinced by Miss Alice’s words that something untoward had indeed happened.

My pure Miss Alice…

But before she could reach him, a hand stopped her from behind.

Alice looked down, sighing in exasperation. She didn’t understand the conflict between Hannah and Ryan, and if it was about the assistant position, that should have been resolved by now.

Feeling slightly apologetic towards Ryan, Alice decided to clarify things even more, despite the embarrassment.

“Seriously, what a hassle.”

“Hannah, stop it. Ryan is innocent. It… was my initiative.”

Hannah froze on the spot, turning to look at Alice to make sure it wasn’t a joke. Struck as if by lightning, her pupils shrank, and she collapsed to the floor.

“Waaaah—Ryan, you bastard!”

“My Miss Alice, oh my Miss Alice…”