The atmosphere inside the old villa was warm and harmonious. Chloe Reed felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation here, as if the place were an idyllic paradise.
After dinner, she went out for a walk. The estate’s landscaping was designed to reflect the shifting seasons, and since it was currently winter with the New Year fast approaching, plum blossoms were blooming on the branches. From a distance, they looked exceptionally beautiful and delicate.
The bodyguards arranged by Walker Grant were already in position, and their captain had been sent to meet with Chloe.
"Mrs. Grant, my name is Leo Sterling. Let’s exchange contact information so I can notify you promptly if any issues arise," Leo said, taking out his phone with a deadpan expression.
Chloe nodded and exchanged numbers with him. She then asked about his shift schedule, which Leo answered in detail.
The evening breeze brushed against her, bringing a faint chill. Chloe gathered her scarf closer and typed out a message on her phone to show him: "You can get back to work. I’ll stroll around by myself for a bit."
Leo nodded. "Understood." His figure quickly vanished into the shadows, becoming completely undetectable.
Chloe felt deeply reassured by these arrangements. Holding her phone, she sent Walker Grant a message.
Chloe: [Thank you.]
Because of his eyes, Walker had a screen reader application installed on his phone. This allowed him to operate it himself and check incoming messages and emails, though his replies were generally slow. However, he had recently learned how to use the screen reader to reply with voice memos.
Chloe tapped on the voice message he had just sent.
The man’s deep, gentle voice played from the speaker. "Thank me for what?"
Chloe’s slender fingers tapped across the screen as she typed her reply.
Chloe: [Thank you for being so thoughtful toward my grandmother.]

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