Chapter 551 Dermot Got Jealous
The journey was shrouded in silence, a tangible tension filling the air within the car, a byproduct of Evelyn's simmering anger.Dermot, unable to bear the oppressive quiet any longer, finally voiced the question that had been gnawing at him. "When are you planning to return to Moris City?" he asked."Tomorrow," came Evelyn's curt reply.Dermot nodded absently, his mind a whirl of thoughts, and he fell silent once more.Observing his silence, Evelyn decided to venture a question of her own. "And you? When do you plan on heading back?"Dermot paused, mulling over his answer. His business in Columbia was nearing its conclusion, and he knew his therapy would recommence upon his return to Moris City. "I'll return with you tomorrow," he finally decided.Evelyn was taken aback. She had assumed that Dermot, embroiled in the affairs of the Roberts family, wouldn't be returning so soon. "Are you certain? With the Roberts family and all..."Dermot, sensing her concern, found his mood lifting slightly. "It's fine. I've got everything under control. They won't be able to cause me any immediate trouble, even if I return to Moris City."The Roberts family, despite their power and influence, hadn't yet taken Dermot's threat seriously. They were merely tossing minor inconveniences his way, underestimating his resilience. But Dermot was not so easily deterred."Oh," Evelyn responded, before adding, "I won't be travelling with you, though. I'll be flying out with Blake."Knowing that Blake would be travelling on his private jet, she thought it best to inform Dermot, rather than leave him waiting unnecessarily."That's fine. You go ahead. We'll inevitably cross paths in Moris City," Dermot replied, his tone devoid of any concern.As they continued their journey, Dermot found himself stealing glances at Evelyn, curiosity finally prompting him to ask, "What happened to you earlier? What was all that about?"Evelyn raised an eyebrow, taken aback by his sudden inquiry. "You're asking now?""Just wondering if there's anything I can do to help," Dermot replied, a resigned smile playing on his lips. He knew he was belatedly broaching the subject, but his curiosity had gotten the better of him.Evelyn, seeing no reason to withhold the truth, answered, "It was probably a hitman hired by Dora, but there's no proof."Dermot simply nodded, unsurprised. By now, the only ones audacious enough to target Evelyn were Dora and Lucia.As their vehicle came to a halt, Dermot turned to Evelyn, a serious expression on his face. "You've just returned to Colombia, and it's bound to be dangerous. Allow me to arrange some protection for you."He knew he couldn't always be by Evelyn's side, but the worry gnawing at him was relentless. He believed the best course of action was to hire bodyguards for her.Evelyn chuckled dryly at his suggestion. "No need.""Evey, don't try to be tough. I know you can handle yourself, but in Colombia, there are plenty of skilled people. Even I run into trouble now and then," Dermot insisted, the memory of his recent defeat still fresh in his mind.Seeing his insistence, Evelyn finally conceded, "Kevin has already arranged bodyguards for me. They're quite skilled, and that's enough."Evelyn had personally tested the abilities of those assigned to protect her. Although they couldn't match her skills individually, together they were more than capable of handling formidable threats. She saw no need for additional bodyguards; it would be unnecessary and wasteful.Dermot hadn't considered that Kevin had already made arrangements for Evelyn's safety. The thought of their relationship stirred a pang of jealousy in him, despite knowing there was no romantic involvement between them."You and Kevin seem to be very close," he remarked, a hint of envy seeping into his words.
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