Chapter 1287
It felt like a primal, deeply ingrained instinct to protect his own.
He just couldn’t stand the sight of the man in front of him.
His brow furrowed into a harsh scowl as he glared at Nicholas. “Who are you p>
His voice was cold, carrying the heavy, authoritative pressure of a strict elder. “You’re not a competitor in this tournament. What exactly is a civilian doing in a female competitor’s room in the middle of the night p>
His gaze dropped to the hand resting on Serena’s waist. He enunciated every word. “Take your hand off her p>
Instead of letting go, Nicholas tightened his grip, pulling the girl closer against his chest.
He tilted his head back slightly, his dark, mesmerizing eyes brimming with arrogant defiance. “I’m her fiancé p>
“And you’re just a security detail. Don’t you think you’re overstepping, Captain p>
Jerrick’s face darkened, his tone turning even colder. “I’m speaking from a security standpoint. If the organizers find out that an unregistered individual is having late- night rendezvous with a participant, it will severely damage Captain Lancaster’s reputation p>
Nicholas scoffed. “Serena doesn’t care. Why is a bodyguard throwing a tantrum p>
“You” Jerrick’s hands curled into fists.
His first instinct had been dead on.
He absolutely loathed this guy.
Showing up in a girl’s room in the middle of the night, half-dressed and exuding that predatory charm.
It was obvious what he was after.
What kind of decent man would risk a girl’s reputation like this?
This guy was a manipulative, lecherous creep.
Jerrick’s frown deepened. He shifted his gaze to Serena, his tone dropping into a stern reprimand. “Captain, your situation right now is highly sensitive. The Severians and the Prescotts are watching your every move. Any misstep will be weaponized to force you out of the competition p>
“You shouldn’t be having private meetings with anyone outside the
tournament If the Prescott Pet
photo of this, they’ll use it to
“So what?” Nicholas interrupted with a mocking laugh.
A dangerous, dark edge touched his aristocratic features.
He pulled Serena even closer. “I came to see my fiancée. Is there a problem p>
“If anyone is out of line here p>
Nicholas’s gaze turned glacial, radiating absolute hostility. “It’s the
so-called security detail barging into my fiancee’s suite at this hour p>
“Don’t you think you’ve crossed a line, Captain p>
Jerrick’s expression turned murderous. “Fiancée? You think I’m just going to take your word for it p>
“For all I know, you’re using that excuse to get close to Elyndor’s most valuable asset. Guys like you p>
He dragged a disdainful look up and down the pretty boy’s unbuttoned shirt.
Before he could finish, Nicholas raised an eyebrow, a cold sneer on his lips Guys like me? I’m far better than someone hiding behind a badge just to stalk Elyndor’s core player p>
The two men glared at each other.
The tension in the room spiked, practically throwing off sparks.
Serena swept a cool, indifferent glance over both of them.
One was fiercely militaristic; the other was devilishly arrogant.
The hostility was suffocating.
She couldn’t care less about their territorial pissing contest. Reaching down, she
simply swatted Nicholas’s hand away from her waist.
Nicholas dropped his arm.
He looked down at his rejected hand.
His dark eyes narrowed slightly as he shot Serena a look of deep, wounded
betrayal.