"Boss, we're here," Flint's voice announced.
"Alright." Shanley took out a mask and a hat, carefully putting them on for Juniper. First, because she was the sister of the nationally famous actor, and many people would recognize her. Second, they hadn't planned on making their relationship public yet, and being photographed would bring her unnecessary trouble.
Juniper sat still, letting Shanley fuss over her without lifting a finger.
"Let's go," Shanley said, only helping her out of the car after ensuring she was fully disguised.
The mall was crowded. Their height and striking presence drew frequent glances from passersby, but since their faces were covered, it didn't matter even if they were photographed.
As they were walking, Shanley suddenly stopped and looked back toward a corner behind them.
Juniper stopped too, looking at him quizzically. "What is it?"
She had been busy chatting with Qadir and the others on her phone, and being with Shanley had lowered her guard, so she hadn't been paying attention to her surroundings.
"It's nothing," Shanley said, his lips pressed into a thin line.
He had a nagging feeling that someone was following them. Was he just being paranoid because of the instructor who was after Juniper?
Though he reassured her, his eyes sent a silent command to Felton and Flint, who immediately dispatched their men to investigate.
Hidden in the corner, Ebony Fox watched the couple. She had originally planned to meet Juniper during the military training graduation ceremony, when it would be crowded. But something had come up at the last minute, and she couldn't make it. By the time she tried to find her again, Juniper had already gone home, picked up by none other than Shanley Schwartz. He had people protecting Juniper in secret, making it impossible for her to get close.
Moreover, her current status was sensitive, and she had signed a confidentiality agreement with this country, so she couldn't reveal her identity. Meeting the girl would require extreme caution.
Shanley? Ebony Fox peered through a gap, studying the man beside her. They were holding hands, clearly intimate.
Lovers?

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