Chapter 459 - Vulnerable and desperate (2/2)

”Maggie,” Noah turned back, his face impassive and cold. ”Please tell me if there is any other danger to Aria or Ivy's life. I want to make sure they are safe and secure. Please.” He almost begged, and Maggie was touched by the sincerity in him. He was deeply and madly in love with Aria, and she could see it in his eyes. And, he considered her family like his, trying to protect them from all the dangers they were subjected to.

Suddenly, the man who was the emperor of the business world and the king of the underworld seemed vulnerable and desperate to Maggie. He was just like a normal man who wanted to protect his family and ensure they had a good sleep at the end of the day.

Maggie smiled, seeing his concerned face, genuinely happy for her friends for finding such amazing men. ”Noah, don't worry. Aria already knows about the spies, though she did not know who they were. She had been careful around them, and I assure you there is nobody else in the team of guards protecting her.”

”Are you sure, Maggie? I do not want to risk her life. Please be honest.”

”I can do a background check on your men again to find the spies. But I am sure I have found all of them. I will give you the list later so that you can deal with the remaining men.” Maggie assured him softly, and Noah's face relaxed, a relieved smile landing on his lips.

”Thank you, Maggie. Thank you for being with Aria and Ivy. Thank you for protecting them.” His words stunned Maggie briefly, and she narrowed her eyes slightly. Seeing her dubious expression, Noah sighed, deciding to come clean before her. ”My men informed me about the guards that were keeping an eye on them. I know it was you who sent them.”

”How?” That was all Maggie could say, for she was too dumbfounded to form any coherent words. 'How did he find out? My men were well trained, and they had been careful enough to stay well hidden from Noah's men.'

”Let's just say I have someone who can detect senses as well as people who are keeping an eye on us,” Noah stated with a shrug, recalling Ronnie's unique but formidable ability. ”I think we should go back. Everyone must be waiting for us.”

Noah padded towards the door but stopped when he noticed Maggie rooted to her place. ”Is something the matter, Maggie? Do you have anything else to say?”

”Noah, umm, I have a lot of things to tell you. But there is something important you must know first. It is about your mentor, Theo.”

”What do you know about Theo?” Noah's relaxed expression stiffened once again, and he narrowed his eyes dangerously, his beast losing control again.

Maggie bit her lips, not knowing how to reveal the truth to him. But she had to, and she had to do it now. Seeing her hesitate, Noah almost lost control, and he yelled at her. ”Maggie, tell me everything you know.”

Noah's intimidating gaze fl_u_s_tered the girl, and she blurted out before she could even comprehend. ”Theo was killed by Charles. It was he who had shot the bullet to his head.”