The next day, when Leonard was about to leave, a subordinate hurried over to him and whispered in his ear.

Leonard immediately looked alarmed. Before he could say anything, he noticed Jane walking over to him.

He gritted his teeth and warned his subordinate, "Do not let word of this get out. Wait for me to return and deal with it."

Then, Leonard smiled. He had changed expressions so quickly that even his subordinate was a little taken aback.

Leonard pushed him away and went over to Jane. "Have you packed?"

Jane nodded. "Yes. I can leave any moment!"

"You have to promise me one thing. Don't go anywhere alone. Don't leave my sight. You hear me?"

"Yes!" Jane smiled and hooked her arm around Leonard's.

"You've mentioned it a thousand times."

Leonard tapped Jane's nose. "I'm taking you with me. If anything were to happen to you, I don't know how I would answer to your grandfather."

Jane smiled. "I know you would protect me."

She looked up at Leonard and asked curiously, "By the