Chapter Thirty- nine : Lets go to Cloud9 (2/2)

I ignored him, picked up a magazine on my soft leather car seat and snapped it open, but secretly, a smile played at the corners of my mouth.

Secretly, I slowly lowered the magazine a bit, trying to catch Judy's expression but his knowing gaze caught and held mine through the rear-view mirror

Suddenly he frowned, nose wrinkling as if trying to pick up an unfamiliar and disturbing scent

” Why do you smell like sweet white strawberries and mood-boosting mint ? ” He asked as I expected.

I grinned ” I used her shampoo ”

Judy turned and gave me a deadpanned look before shaking his head.

”Idiot ” He murmured and I laughed harder.

Perhaps, Judy was the only person I could communicate with, without my usual mask nor facade , but Maya was slowly climbing to the position of being the second person after him.

Judy has being with me half my life and was currently my most trusted henchman. We weren't exactly friends , more like comrades, we had each other's back even though he was a shadow guard - someone mandated to die in my place when a dire situation arises.

”I like her ” Judy said abruptly and my gaze darkened.

” Umm” He cleared his throat ”No ! I mean, I like her because she makes you happy ” he clarified when he realized the ambiguity in his words earlier.

My tensed face loosened at once. So that was what he was trying to say, I thought.

I made a low sound of approval and Judy who had become rigid from fear relaxed at once. Though we might be companions but he definitely knows when to draw the line.

”Why did you call me? ” I asked resuming my businesslike tone.

”Someone has being looking into her background ” Judy answered, eyes glued on the road.

My brow lifted ” Whose background ”

” Maya ” He answered almost immediately and my gaze sharpened.

”Who? ” I inquired with a grim demeanor.

”Can't tell yet, but I think it's connected to Sakuzi - he's back ”

I felt a bomb went off in my head the moment I heard Judy's announcement. My blood chilled and my hands curled into fists.

Who's Sakuzi?

Let's just say he's someone I hate more than my father and Eden altogether joined - oh , the feelings mutual, he hates me too. Not only that, he's also my competitor in the underworld business and the mafia boss of the Falcon gang.

”Why didn't you tell me sooner? ! ” I vented my frustration on the figure driving on the highway.

If Sakuzi is back and knows about Maya, then she's definitely not safe anymore. I seriously hope, my father has assigned her a shadow guard.

This was another reason I hated getting attached to someone, they make you weak and vulnerable.

Unfortunately, as selfish as it sounds, I'm not letting go of her , even if she does find out how dangerous it is to be with me and wants to leave. No, I won't let go.

”Also ” Judy added, snapping me out of my thoughts. ” Regarding that incident , I've discovered the culprit ”

” Who did it? ” I asked straightaway

”Tina ”

My Jaw tightened, I shut my eyes and took a deep breath, releasing it slowly as I tried to contain the burning fury in my heart.

”That's the problem ” I said ” Don't do anything, just invite her to Cloud9 ”

Judy's gaze sharpened and he nodded without saying a word.

” Drive to Cloud9”