Female Novel
Chapter 1895
The waitress nodded and set down an unopened bottle of water for Estelle.
Estelle tilted her head back and took a swig, catching sight of a guy wrapped up in a steamy kiss with a
bombshell. The others whooped and hollered for a few seconds. Estelle took a deep breath, steadying
her patience and composure.
The chap, Kase, didn't seem the dangerous type. Estelle pulled out her phone, replied to a few
messages, then busied herself with Sudoku to pass the time.
Half an hour later, Estelle looked up to see a teal-haired vixen stripping down to her tank top and
perching on Kase's lap, delicately pouring a shot down her neck for him to catch with his lips.
Estelle glanced over, then returned to her Sudoku.
Before she could finish the next puzzle, a girl in a black strap dress approached, her gaze laced with a
challenge. "Are you Kase's new flame?"
Estelle’s expression remained cool, ignoring her.
"You know, you need the group's approval to join our little family," the girl said, running her fingers
through her hair seductively. "Even if he's taken a shine to you, we'll make sure you don't stick around."novelbin
A twitch of an eyebrow was the only reaction from Estelle as she looked up at the woman.
The woman swung her left leg onto the couch beside Estelle, leaning in with a wink. "Show me what
you've got."
Estelle held her gaze, motionless, as if weighing her options.
As the woman reached to remove Estelle's sunglasses, her expression one of fascination, lips parted,
Estelle caught her wrist just before she could touch them, and with a slight application of force, spun
her onto the couch. "That's one of my skills. Care to test any others?"
The girl rubbed her reddening wrist, looking at Estelle with a mix of fear and astonishment, before
quickly standing and moving back to her gaggle of friends.
Lambert watched Estelle's every move from the corner of his eye, a small smirk playing on his lips.
Estelle's initial restlessness had subsided, and now she sat calmly on the couch, waiting for Kase.
The man spent the afternoon in the private room, drinking, playing games, and taking turns with the
women in a little 'cloak-and-dagger' fun, their laughter and the music loud enough to penetrate the
walls.
From a different perspective, Estelle almost felt sympathy for Kase.
After a while, Estelle reclined and even dozed off, waking only when someone brought in food. She
ordered a beef dish.
A massive tomahawk steak was served, and Estelle devoured it whole.
Lambert, catching sight of her as he drank, noticed how methodically yet quickly she ate, her cheeks
puffing out, looking starved.
All of a sudden, he felt hungry too.
It wasn't until nightfall that Lambert finally left the Wild Crossing Bar. As they descended the stairs, he
asked Estelle, "How do you feel about it all?"
Her voice was flat as she replied, "This is the danger you spoke of?"
"Of course, it's dangerous. Didn't you see them, practically clawing at me, almost drained me dry?" He
joked, then added with a laugh, "I'm talking about my wallet, don't get any funny ideas."
Estelle was unimpressed. "I've never seen it before, where you give up your body and still pay. Isn't it
usually about making money?"
After a glance his way, she strode out.
Lambert paused, then his face darkened and he quickly followed. "Hey, clarify that. What do you
mean?"
Stepping outside, the night had transformed Citadel into a kaleidoscope of opulence and energy, the
alcohol-laced air hitting their faces. Estelle hesitated in her stride.
Catching up, Lambert' sobered. "In a couple days, I've got a deal that's genuinely dangerous. I'd like to
hire you as a bodyguard. Name your price. Plus, I can help you find whoever it is you're looking for."
Estelle removed her sunglasses, her delicate features lit by the neon glow. She spoke softly, "Do you
really need a bodyguard?"
After her words hung in the air without reply, Estelle turned to see Lambert staring intently into her
eyes.