Chapter 251

If Giselle hadn't ambushed the man earlier, Orin might have been the one lying dead on the floor. Hence, there was a hint of warmth in his eyes when he looked at her. In broken Valanthean, he said, "Thanks… for that." "You don't need to thank me. You saved me the other day too." The fear she once had around him was gone. Even after witnessing him shoot another man dead right in front of her, she remained unshaken. Giselle plastered a smile on her face and, almost like a pledge of loyalty, said, "You're the boss here. This is your territory, and I belong to you. If I see you in danger, of course, I'll do whatever I can to save you." Orin couldn't understand complex Valanthean, so she kept her words as simple as possible. For once, the man who was usually cold and ruthless let the faintest smile slip. In his eyes, she was just a defenseless woman; she posed no threat at all. Yet, she had just risked her life to save him. That made him see her in a new light. He lowered his guard as