Although he was having second thoughts, Luke swallowed back his protest. He started the car and sped away. He knew how much Edward meant to Daisy. He couldn't imagine how agonizing it would be for her to wait alone at home. Getting to Edward's side as soon as possible was his first priority, but he also had to consider Daisy's feelings.
"Luke, does Edward always have to take bodyguards with him every time he goes out?" asked Daisy. She never paid much attention to such things. Every time she saw Edward, Luke was also with him. She had grown so used to it that it never occurred to her why Edward was never alone.
"Yes, he does. It's very crucial, because there are a lot of people out there with ill intent against Mr. Mu. Some are his business competitors, while some simply want to kidnap him for ransom. There are also a bunch of women who are obsessed with Mr. Mu and would do crazy things just to spend the night with him," Luke replied, pressing the accelerator harder as the car sped through the street.
Daisy's heart thumped at Luke's response. No wonder Luke was always so tense. She used to think that he was too protective and a little rigid. She didn't expect there would be so many risks and dangers in the society she lived in. Now, she started to have doubts about her earlier judgement.
"Are you okay, Mrs. Mu?" Luke asked in concern, casting a quick glance at Daisy. He hadn't heard her speak for a while after he told her the potential dangers Edward faced.
"Oh, I'm fine. I just thought of something just now. Don't worry about me," replied Daisy. She brushed the tip of her nose with her finger as if to brush something aside, before she flashed a forced smile towards Luke to reassure him.
"Mrs. Mu, can I ask you to do something?" Luke looked hesitant. It took him a few moments to gather up the nerve to ask the question.
"Sure, as long as it's within my abilities. What is it?" Luke rarely asked favors of other people, but this was too important for him not to make an exception.
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