My Billionaire Mom
Chapter 421

"How much more capable?" Yvette asked Patricia as she was equally curious.

She felt that Chuck had a pretty solid background as well. After all, it was impossible for him to not be when he had someone like Karen backing him up. "Haven't you heard? The owner of this hotel, Mr. Cannon, asked the head of the Allen family to break his own grandson's leg..." Patricia explained.

It was still so surreal to her, but it was the truth.

Yvette choked back a noise of surprise.

Was this man really that powerful?

"It's true! Once you lay eyes on him, you'll no doubt be surprised. He's really good at keeping a low profile. You almost can't tell him that he's capable," Patricia continued.

"Is he? My husband's the same too," Yvette replied, an image of Chuck looking rough emerged in her mind.

Other than his new hairstyle and new clothes, he still appeared very much ordinary. He was good-looking but he wasn't good at dressing himself up.

However, no matter how uncouth Chuck looked, he was still charming and adorable to her.

Patricia, on the other hand, wanted to scoff at the comparison Blood Leopard had made. How could her husband compare to Chuck?

Chuck was someone that even the Allen family feared!

Ordinary people can't possibly compare to him.

Her husband may have laid low, it was a bit far-fetched to compare him to Chuck.

However, she certainly didn't utter these hurtful words. Patricia wasn't raised without being taught simple courtesy.

"He'll be coming out soon. Have a look at him! It'll definitely surprise you," Patricia said.

"No, thanks. No matter how capable he is, I'm not very interested. My husband's the best," Yvette said as she shook her head and looked away. Initially, she had been a little curious. But now, she was over it. Yvette was not crazy over men. So what if Mr. Cannon was handsome? She wouldn't be interested either way.

Patricia looked at Yvette again and wondered, "This woman is really in love with her husband, isn't she? Beauty must really be in the eyes of the beholder."

"Well, if that's the case, let's just leave then. I'm pretty tired, so just take me home. You'll have to be with me at all times from now on," Patricia said.

Yvette nodded in agreement and began her work seriously. She had gone through this before so she knew what had to be done.

Eventually, Patricia drove away with Yvette.

As soon as they had left, Chuck stepped out of the hotel. He saw Patricia's car driving into the distance and he shrugged. She was bright and he didn't particularly dislike her. But for no proper reason, he wouldn't help her.

He had missed Yvette a little. He hadn't seen Yvette for a few days since the last time and so, he sent a message to her asking about her whereabouts.

Not long later, Yvette replied and told him that she wasn't up to anything.

Chuck then invited her to train together. He had been training by himself these past few days after having taken an absence of leave from the university. After all, he had to train harder in preparation for Brayden's retaliation.

There was no news from Karen either. She was still monitoring everything that was happening in the U.S. though. Chuck would know in advance and prepare himself if Brayden planned to do anything rash. Upon reading the invitation, Yvette hurriedly rejected it and told him something urgent had come up. It was impossible for them to get together now. After all, she was now in Patricia's service. If he found out about her dangerous job, how would he take it?

"Alright, I love you," Chuck eventually texted. He thought that Yvette might not be around anyway.

Yvette sent her love back in reply and kept her phone away with a smile. She felt all warm and fuzzy from the brief texts.

Patricia sneaked curious looks at her at that. She had thought this assassin was unfeeling but the smile she let out spoke otherwise. Was she chatting with her so-called husband?

She didn't ask either way. When they reached her home, they got out of the car together.

Patricia usually lived alone and wasn't comfortable with men coming over to her place. Therefore, the bodyguard she hired had to be a woman.

Yvette followed her in. She didn't mind the aesthetics of the house much but was looking at its surroundings instead. She had to be vigilant, both as an assassin and a bodyguard.

This was Yvette's second job. She had to do it well so that she could gain a reputation.

She wanted to outrank Black Rose and became the world's best.

It was Yvette's current goal.

Patricia went to take a shower while Yvette continued to watch over her. After that, she began training.

After her shower, Patricia watched as Yvette trained. She was surprised to see that her arms were covered in bruises.

"Does your husband approve of your lifestyle?" Patricia couldn't help but ask. She rarely chatted with other women, but she thought Yvette wasn't half bad.

She knew men liked perfect and flawless women. But having seen the state of Yvette's arms, Patricia imagined that the rest of her body must look about the same, maybe even worse. What would a man feel if he looked at her? Would he feel disgusted?

"I suppose. But I usually never show him any of this," Yvette told her the truth. Combat training was tough, it was inevitable that her body would be painted in unsightly bruises. So when Yvette and Chuck were together, they were almost always fully-clothed.

Patricia had nothing to say to that.

At this moment, her phone rang as she was about to nod off. She took it out and looked at the caller I.D. Her face shifted.

"Is it that man from the Allen family?" Yvette asked as she walked over.

Patricia didn't want to pick up the phone. It was indeed Landon who was calling her. Wasn't he in the hospital? Why was he calling her?

Did he want her to visit him at the hospital?

Fearing the consequences of missing the call, Patricia steeled herself and answered her phone.

"I'm in the hospital, come replace me," Landon ordered. He had spent too long in the hospital and was feeling bored. He wanted to replace someone to accompany him, so he thought of Patricia. "Sorry, I'm not around," Patricia admitted.

"Not around? I told you last time to get a room ready for me in three days! You haven't done that?" Landon spat.

His leg had been broken by his grandfather, so he couldn't do much. He was really annoyed!

"I..." Patricia hesitated. How could she sell herself out like that? She wouldn't. To be frank, she had wanted to confess to her family about the whole situation but in the end, she knew how her parents would react. They would surely force her to yield for Landon.

That was because at this point, the interests of the family were prioritized above all else.

It was a necessary sacrifice.

However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't convince herself to do it. Her body was for her future husband, not for people like Landon!

"You have an hour. Get to the hospital by then or you'll be finished," Landon threatened.

He hung up then. Patricia was on her sofa, looking dejected when Yvette spoke up, "What did he say?"

"He wants me to visit him at the hospital," Patricia said, feeling her soul leave her body. She really needed Chuck's help right now, but she had no leverage over him. There was no reason for him to help her at

all.

"If you decide to go, I'll be with you the entire time. But if you want to stay here, I'll protect you either way," Yvette said. She was disgusted by Landon. How could anyone force a woman to give herself up like this?

When she had dealt with the loan sharks before, she had been threatened like this too so she knew the feeling. She hated this kind of person.

Patricia thought that Landon wouldn't dare do anything to her in the hospital. It was a hospital, after all, he wouldn't have the guts.

Moreover, Yvette would be by her side.

"Let's go to the hospital then," Patricia said, feeling that she had to clear the air this time.

Yvette had no objections to that.

"When we arrive at the hospital, don't tell anyone that you're my bodyguard. Just say that you're my cousin," Patricia reminded. If Landon knew that she had found a bodyguard deliberately for her own protection, the consequences would be dire.

"Alright," Yvette said.

The two then got ready and drove to the hospital quickly. On the way, Patricia really wanted to call Chuck for help, her mind still churning to look for a suitable reason.

The entire ride was silent. When they finally arrived at the hospital, the two walked inside together. "Just listen to my orders. Don't do anything I don't tell you to, got it?" Patricia warned.

This was important to note. If they acted rashly, Landon would probably exact his revenge on the Dawson family. So they had to watch themselves.

"What if he does something to you?" Yvette asked.

"Just... wait for my orders. You might not understand but I have an entire family to take care of. My family can't bear the consequences of offending Landon, alright?" Patricia explained, feeling a little helpless. But Yvette had indeed raised a good question. What would she do if Landon asked her for something she wasn't willing to give?

"Fine," Yvette agreed. After all, Patricia was her employer now.