The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282 

Ceci looked at her chest, then glared at Haylan. 

Last night, when she encountered the evil spirit with Mia, she tried to utilize the amulet she had obtained from the church to evict it. 

Unfortunately, it was completely useless. 

That evil spirit, which was incomparably ferocious, destroyed those protective crystals, healing stones, and so on. 

At the critical moment, it was the protective gem that Haylan had given to Mia that worked. It saved their lives and even injured that spirit, scaring it away. 

Therefore, after the successful escape, the first thing Ceci wanted to do was to meet Haylan, hoping to ask him for a protective gem. 

She did not expect him to look at her chest and bring up a “bad omen” during their first meeting. 

She was especially disgusted by such a lecher. 

“Don’t I show enough respect?” 

Haylan, meanwhile, did not know that she had such thoughts. He said with a serious expression, “Miss Lawson, I’m telling you seriously that you are emitting an evil aura from your chest and there’s a murderous. aura lingering between your eyebrows! 

“It’s a bad omen, a very bad omen. 

“I reckon that there’s a very fierce evil spirit pestering you. Ordinary people can’t subdue it at all.” 

Ceci’s expression turned sullen as she glared at him. “Omen? You lecher, how dare you bring up bad omens?” 

When Mia heard their conversation, she was first shocked, then she immediately understood what had happened and burst out laughing. 

The other two immediately looked at her in confusion. 

Mia grinned and explained, “Ceci, you’ve misunderstood. The bad omen he mentioned is indeed extremely dangerous. That is why he looked at your chest. He didn’t mean to be a lecher.” 

“A lecher?” Haylan frowned. 

He thought about it and immediately understood. 

He realized that Ceci probably thought that he was being lecherous when he looked at her chest. 

He could not help but scratch his head, thinking to himself, “Are all women so sensitive? I was just examining her. Why did she suddenly think of that kind of thing?” 

Ceci was slightly dismayed after hearing the explanation. 

She thought about it carefully and immediately understood that she had misunderstood Haylan. 

“Mr. Jaber, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry,” she said in embarrassment. 

“It’s fine. I totally understand,” he said. 

“Haylan, since your protective gem has such wonderful effects, you must be able to catch those evil spirits too. Perhaps you can also carve at protective gem for her so that she can be safe? Can you help?” Mia asked. 

“Only because you are the one asking, okay?” he replied. 

In his mind, Mia was a good person, at least better than Evelyn. Back when he was a student, she often gave him snacks and even shared with him chocolates imported from abroad. 

Those snacks, chocolates, crackers, and so on were the sweetest and most delicious things he had in high school, and they provided him a bit of warmth in his impoverished life. 

Thus, of course, he would help when she asked. 

“Really? Thank you, Haylan.” Mia was overjoyed. 

Ceci was also overjoyed and quickly thanked him. “Thank you, Haylan. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely pay you.” 

“Money doesn’t matter to me. I’m not that superficial of a person. Just treat me to breakfast here. You know, the food is pretty good,” he replied with a smile. 

Ceci was more than willing, immediately placing the menu in front of him. “Haylan, feel free to order anything. It’s my treat.” 

Haylan did not stand on ceremony. He immediately picked up the menu and ordered seafood stew, sausage rolls, pancakes, fruit platter, BBQ ribs, salad, rotisserie chicken, spaghetti carbonara, and so on. 

Soon, the dishes were served. 

He happily indulged in the food. 

Mia, who also missed the food here, started eating immediately as well. 

Ceci had something on her mind and did not feel like eating, but seeing the duo eat, she had a little as well. 

The three of them chatted as they ate. 

In the meantime, Ceci told him literally everything that had happened to her. 

After eating, he wiped his mouth and said nostalgically, “That is exactly the food I have been missing. Magpie Café. I’ve been thinking about all these for eight years!” 

“Do you want more?” Mia smiled at him, her eyes filled with affection. 

“No need, no need. I still have to go to work later.” 

He put down the napkin and tidied up his clothes, then he looked at Ceci with a serious expression and said in a deep voice, “Since you have treated me to this meal, I’ll see it all through. 

“I won’t be giving you an emerald pendant. Instead, I’ll help you resolve this matter completely.” 

“Really?” 

Ceci was overjoyed. She immediately stood up and said excitedly, “Mr. Jaber. I will definitely repay you in the future if you can help me solve it.” 

She had been haunted by evil spirits for a long time. Not only was she unable to sleep at night, but she was also tormented beyond one’s imagination. In other words, she was exhausted physically and mentally. 

If Haylan could help her solve the problem, she would definitely do everything in her power to repay him. 

“You’re Mimi’s friend, so I won’t take your money,” he said calmly. 

She brightened up at his words and glanced at Mia. 

Mia, hearing that, smirked with pleasure. 

Ceci raised her thumb to Mia and then turned to Haylan. “Mr. Jaber, when can we start? Do you want me to explain the situation to you first? Perhaps you want to come to my place to analyze the energy forces?” 

Haylan remained calm and stood up immediately, closing the door of the private room and looking around to make sure there were no cameras before he relaxed. 

He returned to her side and said, “There’s no better time than the present. I’ll help you solve it today. 

“Get undressed!” 

“Huh?” She was stunned.