Under His Protection

Vaughn noticed how unusually quiet and well-behaved Sloane was sitting beside him, and gave her a probing glance.

Feeling his gaze on her, Sloane straightened up, turned her head slightly, and forced a smile at him.

"Mr. Kingsley, you already tore into Peyton. Go easy on me, alright?" she said, trying to sound playful.

Vaughn let out a cold chuckle and said in a flat tone, "That depends on you."

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