“That would be the same as slapping your own face. If it were you, wouldn’t you also defend your personal bodyguard in front of outsiders?”

After choking on her words for a moment, Roxy asked, “Dad, how can you tell that Noelle is still untouched?”

Manny hesitated briefly before saying, “Don’t worry about it. I can tell. Just do as I say. I’m heading back first. You stay here and keep an eye on Laurence. He seems to be in quite a good mood tonight, so I doubt he’ll leave anytime soon.

“As lon