Max then spun the gun in his hand and tucked it back at his waist coolly. His gaze was sharp and firm. "I just saw a weak woman getting bullied in Canberra, and she sought my help. As the prime minister''s guard who happened to witness it, I naturally couldn''t sit by and watch.


    Does President Jewell think me lending her a hand is equivalent to going against Jewell Corporation? Or do you think you''re above thew because of your identity?"


    Even Chester did not dare to take such a huge usation lightly.


    He narrowed his eyes coldly, not expecting Max would be so ignorant.


    "Not only did Eliza offend me, but she even injured my leg. Shouldn''t I hold her ountable for it?" Chester raised his leg, which was bleeding. "Since you want to uphold justice, who would take responsibility for my injury?"


    "You were the one who wanted to strangle me to death first."


    Eliza lifted her neck, revealing the red finger marks, and said hoarsely, "You almost strangled me to death. Hurting your leg is just for self-defense. Why? Do you think you can simply decide on a person''s life or death just because you''re the president of Jewell Corporation? If I hadn''t been so lucky today, I might''ve died in your vi."


    When Max saw the finger marks on her neck, his gaze turned grim. "President Jewell, how impressive. I just learned today that the rich and powerful can sentence someone to death."


    Chester''s expression twisted in anger." How could I have strangled her in a wheelchair? In fact, she was the one who berated me."


    "No matter what, I have to report today''s matter to the police. I want to have a professional evaluate the condition of my injury." While Eliza spoke, she took out her phone and immediately called the police.


    Chester red straight at her. His handsome face was intimidating. "Very well, Eliza. You''ve really offended me now. Myst name won''t be Jewell if I don''t teach you a lesson."


    After giving Eliza a vicious warning, he said to a bodyguard, "Send me to the hospital."


    If his leg did not get treated soon, it would be crippled.


    Only after Chester got into his car and left did Max look away. He stared at Eliza helplessly and painfully. "You were too reckless this time. Have you ever thought about the consequences if I weren''t in Canberra? You might not even be able to walk out of the vi''s door after that fallout with Chester. He isn''t as simple as the outsiders see him."


    "I just didn''t want to tolerate it any longer."


    A hint of irritation shed across Eliza''s eyes. She could not forget Chester''s abuse and contempt toward her when she bent over backward and stayed by his side.


    What gave him the right to belittle her that way after threatening her to stay by his side with such despicable methods?


    Eliza hated Chester''s high and mighty attitude.


    She wanted to make him lose control and make him furious.


    "Don''t worry. I informed you beforeing, so I knew that you''de. I wouldn''t have done this if you weren''t in Canberra."


    Eliza looked at Max gratefully. "Thank you, Max. However, Chester is a petty person. Will helping me this time affect you?"


    Max ruffled her hair. "I walked out of the battlefield by relying on my own fists. So, unless I''ve made a mistake, Chester won''t be able to meddle in my affairs. I''m just worried about you. I can''t be by your side to protect you at every moment. Why don''t... you fake being in a rtionship with me? That way, Chester won''t dare to be so arrogant."


    "Stop joking around."


    Eliza took a step back. There was a hint of confusion in her cool eyes. "As I said before, I''m a celebrity, and you''re a secret guard who works in the dark. If you date a public figure, what will the people on the inte say about you?"


    "I don''t care about all of those." Max felt powerless. "At worst. I''ll stop working for the prime minister."


    "Max, Chester was right about one thing just now. You started from the bottom and slowly rose through the ranks to get to where you are today. You didn''t get those scars on your body for nothing."


    Then, Eliza turned with her back to Max." Did you forget? When we were young, you told me you wanted to be a general in the future. You have ambitions and aspirations, while I''m a person who has died once before. Although I''ve gotten my revenge, all the people closest to me are dead. I can''t find the meaning for my existence."


    "Charity, don''t say that."