Gathering Courage

While Fabio paid for their dinner, Elena quickly texted Alistair, telling him that she would stay over at a friend's place and they don't need to wait for her.

[We cannot leave you, Madam, no matter what. Master told us to always be by your side.]

That was the reply from Alistair. Elena rubbed her temple, slowly feeling frustrated. What should she do to make her bodyguard listen to her?

"Are you done?" Fabio came to her and asked her to go. Elena shook her head and motioned him to wait.

"Hold on. I need to send a text message," Elena said. She quickly texted Elleard.

[Please tell Alistair and Peter to leave me. I am about to fulfill your request and I cannot do it with them tagging along. Please, this is an emergency.]

She didn't wait for Elleard's reply and put her phone inside her purse. She smiled at Fabio and walked toward him. "I'm ready. Let's go."