Chapter 4 Direct Provocation

"I'm sorry. I was late because of a traffic jam.".

The unfathomable smile at the corners of her mouth drew Jim's attention. He had to admit that she was really brave. Facing his cold eyes, she could still speak as if nothing had happened.

"Miss Linda, I hope it won't happen a second time like today.".

"Yes, sir!"

With a bright smile on her face, Linda muttered to herself, 'he is so handsome. Why does he always pull a long face?'?

"Miss Linda, your job is to protect Mr. Francis from nine o'clock in the morning to six o'clock in the evening. If anything happens to him during your protection, you should know the consequences, right?"

Josie nodded slightly, looking like a good student who was listening carefully. She didn't know that she was lowering her head and pouting to protest. This Jim was even more verbose than her brother. The job was just protecting Francis. She had already known it. . Standing opposite to Linda, Jim certainly couldn't see her expression, but Francis, who was sitting next to her, saw her expression clearly. This girl was really interesting. She didn't show any fear while facing Jim, who was stern and cold.

Today, Linda was dressed in a professional suit. Her red hair was tied up smoothly, and there was no hair sliding down from her forehead. She looked exceptionally capable and steady.

"Jim, don't scare my little bodyguard away. Take a seat, Linda. That desk is prepared for you!"

All of a sudden, she raised her head and met Francis's gentle eyes. The spring water in the bottom of her heart stirred up a huge wave. She raised the corners of her mouth and thought, 'He...he was smiling at me.'

"Cough...".

Seeing she was stunned again, Jim coughed again. This little girl was also an anthomaniac, but he thought it was reasonable. Few women in the world could resist the charm of his master.

Linda's fair face turned slightly red. It was so humiliating. The smile on her face made her look straight at it. She quickly sat in front of the desk that Francis had mentioned. She saw the small park downstairs at a glance.

Francis was so considerate. He put this desk in front of the French window because he was afraid that she would be bored. Thinking of this, she felt happy again.

The two desks stood face to face. Linda stole a glance at Francis, who was dealing with the documents in front of him.

If only she could sit next to Francis someday. She liked him. She really liked him. His cherry-liked smile was engraved in her heart at the first sight. At that time, she decided to stay with him.

Now, she finally made it. She was so close to him, as if there was his smell in the air. Who wouldn't like a perfect boy like Francis.

Seeing that Linda was staring at Francis in a daze again, Jim looked at her unhappily.

The sharp sight from the other side made Linda look away in a hurry. That annoying Jim.

Suddenly, Carl's enchanting face appeared in her mind. She frowned with a little worry. That guy should be still sleeping, right? She didn't know if he was out of him mind. She had to find a way to send him away after work. If she was caught by him, she wouldn't be able to explain herself.

The corners of Jim mouth twitched. How could that girl fall asleep there?

"Miss...".

"Shh...".

Francis stood up, took off his coat and put it on the sleeping Linda. Looking at her innocent sleeping face, he couldn't help smiling.

He didn't know why he cared about her from the bottom of his heart. He had a strong feeling at the first sight of her.

"Jim, keep your voice down. Don't wake her up...".

Jim swallowed hard. Although his master was gentle and courteous to everyone, he spoiled this girl too much. Thinking of this, he glared at the sleeping girl again with displeasure.

In fact, Linda at this moment was indeed somewhat innocent. If she hadn't taken care of Carl the night before, she wouldn't have fallen asleep in such an important place.

"Ding...Ding... ".

The internal phone on the desk rang, and the sleeping Linda suddenly woke up. But as soon as she straightened up, the coat slipped down. She quickly grabbed the coat that fell down. After seeing clearly that it was Francis' coat, her fair face instantly flushed.

God! She fell asleep in front of the boss during working hours.

"What's the matter? Okay, I see!"

After hanging up the phone, a trace of resentment flashed through Jim's sharp eyes. He said to Francis.

"The people below said that Eric Jian had got on the elevator regardless of the obstruction. He should be there soon.".

Francis put down the documents in his hands. He could probably guess why Eric came in such a hurry.

"Got it!"

Of course, Linda didn't know what had happened. After Jim hanging up the phone, she stood up and walked to Francis, handing his coat to him.

"Well...".

Before Linda could say something to apologize, the door of the CEO's office was pushed open all of a sudden. Out of natural reflex, she saw a middle-aged man rushing over with an unnatural smile on his face.

Francis put on the coat handed over by Linda unhurriedly. As soon as he stood up, Eric had walked to his desk. He said with a smile.

"Uncle, why do you come so suddenly?". . Linda let down her guard when she heard Francis call him uncle. She thought she was going to throw the middle-aged man out, but fortunately she didn't act on impulse.

There was a faint smile on Eric's face, but it didn't seem to reach his eyes. He took a look at Linda, who was standing next to Francis, and Eric put the documents in his hands on the desk in front of him.

"Francis, I heard that you chose a woman to be your bodyguard, so I came here to have a look. You are the focus of our family's attention. How could you find a woman to be your bodyguard so hastily? Have you forgotten how your parents were assassinated? These two people were chosen by me from all the candidates, and their skills are first-class. Have a good look and choose one... ".

There was no expression of displeasure on Jim's tensed face, but he wished he could throw Eric down from the twenty-eight floor right away.

Linda didn't know how to hide her feelings. Eric's words made her instantly full of anger. It was okay to insult her, but how could he casually mention the sad things that others didn't want to think of? Francis's parents were assassinated. How could an uncle say such things so easily?

"Uncle, thank you for your concern. But I don't think it's a big deal since Linda is also good at fighting.".

Francis' voice was still as gentle as spring, and there was no trace of displeasure or sadness on his face. But Linda knew that he must be very sad and indignant at the moment.

Eric took a look at Linda again. He couldn't believe that Francis would be so stubborn. As if he had thought of something, Eric suddenly smiled.

"Ha ha, I see. Francis, if you like her, you can just arrange her to be a secretary or assistant. There is no need to waste a place for bodyguards on her. You also know how dangerous it is to be a bodyguard. How about you choose another one to be your bodyguard?"

Eric's obscene laughter and eyes made Linda very unhappy. When she was about to say something, her hand hanging on the inner side of the desk was suddenly grasped. She took a look at Francis, and then she had to shut her mouth obediently.

"Uncle, you must have misunderstood. This is the information about Linda. Have a look. She is the most qualified person to hold this position among all the applicants. From now on, you don't have to bother me with such a trifle.".

Seeing that Francis didn't buy the carrot and stick, Eric said unhappily.

"What are you talking about? I'm your uncle. How can your safety be a trifle? You let such a superficial person be your bodyguard. If anything happens to you...".

"If anything happens, I will ask her to leave right away...".

Although Linda knew that what Francis said was just to get rid of Eric, her heart still ached inexplicably. If he was really hurt, she would not forgive herself.

Francis was modest and polite, but Eric was speechless. His nephew was much more difficult to deal with than his parents. Since he insisted, then don't blame him for not reminding him. It seemed to be easier to deal with a girl.

"Well, since you insist, I won't say anything. Francis, remember to protect yourself. If anything happens to you, I won't be able to explain to your dead parents. Well, I won't disturb you. Go ahead with your work...".

"Thank you for your warning, Jim. Send my uncle down...".

"No, thanks. I can walk myself! Go ahead with your work! "

As soon as Eric left, Linda couldn't help cursing.

"Bah, what the hell? I pray that you will be hit by bird shit when you go out!"

Francis chuckled and let go of Linda's hand. Strangely, Jim didn't blame her, but looked at Francis worriedly.

"Linda, he is my uncle and one of the shareholders of YC Company. You should be polite to him in the future, okay?"