The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

”Me?”

Carson Flores widened his eyes in surprise and asked, ”Accompany the Family Head to the Aarav Family?”

Kairon Howard nodded, ”Yes, you wanted the Hidden God White Jade Stem earlier, right? Go with the Family Head, do your duties well, and don’t let the Family Head lose face. The Family Head will surely fulfill your wish.”

Carson hesitated and said, ”It sounds important. Would it be appropriate for me to go? After all, I’ve only been here for three months, and there are many powerful High-Order Alchemists.”

Carson was truly surprised. He initially thought he could quietly wait and smoothly get the Hidden God White Jade Stem. But unexpectedly, Kairon chose him.

Kairon laughed, ”We alchemists rely on real skills, not age. Whoever is stronger should go. Although many can refine the same elixirs as you, under the same conditions, your success rate and quality are higher. That’s why I trust you to go.”

Kairon paused and smiled with a hint, ”This is also a chance for you to showcase yourself. If you handle this task well, the Family Head will value you even more, and your position in the Valentine Family will be secured.”

With things said this far, Carson had no choice but to agree.

If you are unwilling to contribute, how can you expect me to help you get the Hidden God White Jade Stem?

”Alright, since Steward Howard trusts me so much, I will do my best and give it a try.”

Kairon laughed, ”Don’t be nervous. Even if you have to perform alchemy, do it as you usually do.”

”Yes!”

Carson cupped his hands, ”Thank you for your guidance, Steward Howard!”

Kairon instructed, ”Don’t refine any elixirs today. Rest well, get enough energy, and depart with the Family Head tomorrow morning.”

”Yes!”

Kairon left satisfied, and Carson sat back in his chair, closing his eyes.

Cyprian Valentine is taking Alchemists to the Aarav Family. What is the purpose?

A competition?

The Valentine and Aarav Families are so close, they’re practically one entity. It seems unlikely it would be a competition.

Going myself is like helping Lorvian Randall gather information.

The next day, Carson was taken by a maiden to the vast open space at the back of the manor, where an extremely luxurious giant ship was docked. Many people were gathered there, busy with preparations for the trip.

Cyprian Valentine saw Carson and gestured for him to come over.

Carson approached Cyprian and respectfully greeted him, ”Greetings, Family Head.”

Cyprian looked at Carson with appreciation, ”Old Howard has told me about how dedicated you have been in your alchemy these past months. You don’t need to push yourself so hard; leave some time for yourself or cultivation...”

Carson grinned, ”Just filling my time by refining more elixirs, treating it as a way to hone my skills.”

Cyprian nodded approvingly, ”This time you’re coming with me. I will help secure the herbs you want. If I forget, remind me. Don’t be shy. Since you’re helping the Valentine Family, I won’t treat you poorly.”

Carson gratefully thanked, ”Thank you, Family Head.”

If Carson didn’t have an agenda and had a completely different position, he might have truly appreciated Cyprian’s kindness. With generous treatment and respect, which worker wouldn’t enjoy such an employer?

”Board the ship now; the journey will take several days.”

”Yes!”

Once onboard, Carson was placed in a spacious cabin — clearly, he was not poorly treated.

Standing at the window, Carson looked ahead and suddenly saw several figures flying over, led by none other than Vice Sect Leader Crispin Valentine!

Carson was taken aback and instinctively looked away.

Why is he here too?

With Crispin Valentine were several young members of the Valentine Family, the most outstanding of their generation.

Crispin quickly landed on the giant ship and began to exchange pleasantries with Cyprian.

So Crispin is joining too?

Carson suddenly felt a bit nervous. Could Crispin recognize him?

He went to the mirror in his room and looked at himself, then breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there was a slight resemblance between the eyebrows, overall, they looked like different people.

Crispin might sense a bit of familiarity seeing him, but with Sea God Sect backing and Kaldren Stanford and Cyprian Valentine providing cover, Crispin wouldn’t overthink it.

Who would believe that the True Disciple of Floating Cloud would end up working as a guest for the Sea God Sect under the Valentine Family?

If this were said aloud, probably no one would believe it.

The giant ship took off, and Crispin and Cyprian, who stood on the deck, also went inside the cabin, making Carson quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

Well, I’m just a guest after all. There’s no way Cyprian would go out of his way to introduce me to Crispin, right?

The giant ship flew for more than ten days, finally reaching the Aarav Family’s grand estate.

Aarav Family Head Darius Aarav, along with a group of people, came to welcome them. As they chatted with Cyprian and Crispin, Carson was also invited from his room to join the group disembarking the ship.

At this moment, Crispin Valentine faced the direction of the giant ship, speaking while scanning the disembarking crowd until his gaze landed on Carson, pausing slightly.

Carson felt Crispin’s lingering gaze and his heart momentarily skipped a beat...