Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 631

"Celine, I'm just looking out for you. If you ever run into a dangerous situation, you'll regret not being prepared."

"I'm not scared of bad guys. When I came to Aethelgard for college, my mom hired a gorgeous female bodyguard just to look after me."

"Your bodyguard can't be by your side 24/7."

Mira couldn't help but remind her friend.

Mira's own confidence in her safety came from her mastery of medicinal toxins, an art she was still refining.

There was also her Taekwondo; although she only held a first-degree black belt, it was more than enough to handle ordinary attackers.

If she hadn't possessed those skills back in Melvion City, she would have suffered immensely, maybe even lost her life.

When Roxanne, Mara, and The Vane Syndicate teamed up to ambush her, she wouldn't have been able to fight her way into the woods if she didn't have a solid martial arts foundation.

If she had been defenseless and separated from Silas and Jax, she never could have outmaneuvered them.

"Ugh, training in martial arts is too brutal. I don't want to do it. My college life is perfectly safe anyway. A bodyguard is just for show."

Celine had never experienced real danger, so she didn't understand the value of self-defense.

"Celine, that was before. You weren't a target back then. But the moment you stand in someone's way, danger will find you."

As a friend, she had said her piece.

Everyone had their own path; whatever Celine chose to do next was her own business.

At that moment, Celine had no idea that her reluctance to endure a little pain now would cost her dearly in the near future.

After hanging up, Mira thought of Liora Bennett. A few days ago at the dorm, it hadn't been convenient to talk. She wondered how Liora was doing now.

"Mira, you finally called back! I tried you a few times but couldn't get through."

"When did you call?"

Mira hadn't noticed.

It seemed Liora had completely stepped out of the dark shadow of recent events.

That was just her personality; a fresh environment was all she needed to leave the Melvion City drama behind.

"Hahaha, deal. I'll hold you to that.

Once you make a name for yourself, if anyone tries to act tough around me, I can proudly declare that Liora Bennett is my best friend."

Positive mindsets needed to be encouraged.

"You bet! I'm going to train hard so you can totally ride my coattails."

Liora's straightforward nature was refreshing.

They chatted happily for a while. Mira felt completely at ease.

Then Liora shared some gossip from her university, never once bringing up Roxanne or Xavier Bennett, which put Mira's mind at rest.