Chapter 763
[ 688 words ]
Leah said , “Some things should not be shared too freely, even with the people closest to you. I’m sure you understand that better than anyone after living with the Wright family.
Stella said nothing.
The Wright family.
She did understand.
Even when she and Evan had been closest , there had been many things she had never told him.
Her studios.
The biotech company she had built.
She had kept all of it from him.
“ I understand.”
She did not say anything more.
Even if Leah had not warned her, Stella would not have told Felix.
After all, there was now a crack in the trust she had once placed in him.
She did not know what Felix was hiding.
And she did not know how much it might affect her.
For now, all she could do was be more careful around him.
The car soon reached its destination.
It was a shooting range.
Stella looked at Leah in confusion.
“Why are we here?”
Leah got out and opened the door for her respectfully.
But she did not answer.
Stella looked at Leah, then at the range in the distance.
In the end, she got out without another word.
As they walked, Leah asked, “Do you prefer something smaller and lighter, or something with more weight?”
Stella blinked.
“Are we here to shoot?”
Leah had barely mentioned it, and Stella was already unsettled.
Leah turned to look at her.
Behind the red lenses of her glasses, her gaze was sharp.
“Not to play around. To train.”
+15
Stella said nothing.
Train?
Leah’s expression was especially serious.
She was making it clear that this was not a casual outing.
“You need to reach a professional standard within half a month.”
Stella stared at her.
A professional standard?
This was …
She might have been reckless at times during her years in Harbor City , but not reckless enough to go looking for something
this.
She had never imagined getting involved with anything so dangerous.
“Do you think you can do it?” Leah asked when Stella did not answer.
“Why do I need to learn this?”
She had barely returned, and Aaron had already arranged something this intense for her ?
“Because you are a member of the Hogarth family,” Leah said. “You need to be able to protect yourself. Those were Mr. Hogarth’s instructions.”
Stella said nothing.
Protect herself.
Aaron did not only want to keep her safe.
He wanted her to have the ability to keep herself safe too.
“Bodyguards are not perfect , ” Leah continued. “There will always be moments when they cannot reach you in time. You neEt be able to sense danger and get yourself out of it.” 1
“ I understand.”
With Leah putting it that way, Stella knew she had no choice but to learn.
In all her years in Harbor City, even when she had returned to Eirden before, Stella had never imagined she would one day he exposed to this kind of training.
But Aaron was her brother.
If he arranged it, she would learn
It could not hurt to know how to protect herself.
And if it ever became too much?
Well , she had two legs. She could always run.
Stella did not fully understand why Aaron insisted on this.
But she followed the arrangement anyway.
Of course , she did not entirely believe the reasons Leah had given her either.
They had a simple lunch at the range.
It was not until evening that Leah brought Stella back to the castle on Michamore Island ,
Her father still had not returned that night.
But Aaron was there.
Not seeing Michael, Stella frowned and asked Aaron, “Dad still isn’t back?”
Aaron gave a quiet hum in response.
COIN BUNDLE : get more free bonus
P
Comments
Share
Support
+15 Bonus
Cedella
Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella’s storytelling style is immersive and addictive—perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.
If you find any errors (non-standard content, ads redirect, broken links, etc..), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible.