She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1139

A faint flicker of disappointment crossed Preston's expression as her words settled in.

"You're taking Daphne on a trip... which means you don't want me tagging along, do you?"

"You're sharp, I'll give you that."

Her light praise was as good as a direct confirmation.

If it were just a casual trip with her friend, she wouldn't have brought it up so formally.

She was telling him specifically so he’d take the hint and stay behind.

"Where are you two headed?"

"I haven't finalized the itinerary yet... but probably Emberton."

"Emberton?"

If Preston recalled correctly, Emberton's economy couldn't rival Averin's, nor was it famous for historical landmarks or breathtaking nature.

"Why Emberton? Is there something special going on?"

Anticipating his confusion, she delivered her answer with absolute certainty.

"Because that's where... Daphne's idol is."

Preston: ???

Today in Emberton, there was a massive basketball game.

The girls had booked an early morning flight, leaving them plenty of time before the afternoon tip-off.

Honoring his unspoken agreement with Melanie, Preston didn't follow them.

No matter how intensely his anxiety flared at the thought of her traveling without him, he respected her boundaries and obediently stayed in Averin.

Melanie had brought along a private concierge to act as their local guide, driver, and bodyguard.

The man had been personally arranged by Preston.

And Melanie already knew him perfectly well.

"Philip, I really appreciate you doing this."

Melanie gave him a helpless smile.

She felt like Philip was Preston's ultimate utility tool, deployed wherever the situation demanded.

But his presence also proved exactly how deeply Preston cared about her safety.

He could have easily hired a standard security detail.

Instead, he had dispatched his most trusted right-hand man to watch over her.

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