The Bodyguard System

[Optional mission failed: The competition was not won, considering that the competition ended in the middle.]

[Compulsory mission completed. The host has been rewarded with a chance of claiming 100% shares of a company whose net worth does not exceed $500 million.]

After reading the two prompts, Jaden was a little exhilarated, but at the same time, he was disappointed. This was the first time that he had failed a mission.

It was a good thing that there was no any punishment for failing a mission. Otherwise, he would have been punished by the system for failing to complete that optional mission.

Well, for the compulsory missions, it could be said that there was a punishment. It was just that the punishment did not affect Jaden's life that much. It was just that the opportunity that he had gotten would be taken away if he failed to complete the compulsory missions.

In any case, the compulsory missions were always related to the life and safety of the client that Jaden would be in charge of protecting. So, in case the client ended up dead, then, Jaden would not have a job anymore.

Nonetheless, it was clear that Jaden had lost a reward by not completing that mission. If he had known that he would end up failing to complete that mission, then, it would have been better if he would have pulled Scarlet away, instead of allowing themselves into that building, and engaging with second tiger.

It could be said that It was a complete waste for him to fight against second tiger, when he could have easily gotten away, when he noticed that there was something wrong.

Still, there was a bright side of this matter. Even though he had failed to complete the optional mission, another optional mission had been generated after they had managed to get out with Ruby.

It was clear that If Jaden had not gone in there, he might not have gotten to rescue Ruby. And if Ruby had not gotten out of that place safely, then it was impossible for her to be able to ask for his help, leading to Scarlet speaking up for her, which led to the generation of the mission.

"You should take a moment of rest, and try to calm yourself down. You have been getting involved in things that are completely risky for the past few weeks. So, try and relax, while I go and handle the matter related to Ruby." Jaden stated as he opened the door of the car, ready to get out.

But before he could get out of the car, he felt his hand being grabbed. He looked over, and realized the obvious, that it was none other than Scarlet who was holding his hand.

She looked into his eyes and said, "Thank you for your assistance Jaden. If not for you, I don't really know if I would have survived until today. My life has been at risk continuously, and it is due to your presence that I am able to be here right now.

I do agree that at first, I did not like the idea of having you as a bodyguard. So, I obviously did not like you, as I thought that having a bodyguard would end up with somebody limiting my freedom.

But despite you being my bodyguard, you have never prevented me from doing anything at all. I'm completely free as I was before, and you are by my side, ensuring my safety.

I do agree that I do not feel repulsed by your presence anymore. And I'm going to be sincere with you, I appreciate your presence. Thank you."

Jaden was stunned upon hearing that. Was this the same Scarlet? Why was it like this was just another person?

Still, he could see that Scarlet was extremely sincere in what she was saying. So, when he regained his senses, he nodded at her, before he left.

"Tsk! You are not going to say anything after I have told you that? You have to know that I have never told anybody something like that. Tsk!" Scarlet clicked her tongue as she said in a low voice.

Jaden who had left the car could hear her, but he did not comment anything. Instead, he walked out of the residence, and got inside the van that Ruby was in.

Ruby immediately began driving without saying anything. She was in a hurry to get back home. She was not sure if second tiger had already reacted, and asked his men to take action against her family.

So, it was better if they got back there as soon as possible. It could be said that she was completely anxious, still, she was hopeful that second tiger had not taken action yet. Otherwise, if she lost her family, she would definitely lose the will to live.

Jaden did not know what Ruby was thinking, instead, he was thinking about the reward that he had been given after the completion of the compulsory mission.

A chance of gaining 100% shares of a company whose net worth did not exceed $500 million.

It was a good thing that he had been researching about different companies not long ago ever since he had received the first reward, which gave him a chance of claiming 51% shares of a company.

So, right now, Jaden was just contemplating on which company to invest in. He already possessed three choices in his mind, but it was quite difficult for him to be able to choose.

After a while, he finally decided. He would only select the company that he would take the shares from in case there was a need for him to do so. It would be convenient if he could get the shares of a company that would help him in a situation that needed to be urgently dealt with.

It was a good thing that after he claimed 51% shares of a certain company, the entire procedures would be completed by the system. He did not have to pay a visit to the company and so on, considering that even the share transfer agreement would be sent to him through the system.

That was the convenience of the system, something that Jaden appreciated the most. After all, if he was asked to go to the company to collect the share transfer agreement document, he was not sure if he was going to get that chance.

Additionally, it was not that bad for him to remain low key. Right now, it was better for him not to expose his strength, especially to his enemies. He would be surprising them with his strength, and deal them a fatal blow, completely dealing with them in one fell swoop.

The two of them remained silent within the car, as Ruby continued driving. They were heading back towards the eastern part of the city, where Ruby's family was located.

After about 40 minutes, they finally arrived in an area where there was a set of apartments. These apartments were not that luxurious, still, they were not something that the previous Jaden could afford.

After the two of them got out of the van, they got inside one of the apartments, a nine-storey building. Ruby's family was living in a two bedroom apartment on the 4th floor.

Before getting inside the building, Jaden had noticed that there was a group of people that was watching the building. He immediately guessed that it might be the group that was sent over by second tiger to monitor them.

After they got to the fourth floor via the elevator, there were only four apartments on this floor. The two of them got inside the one that was at a very close proximity to the elevator, which belonged to Ruby's family.

Ruby possessed the key, so, it was not that difficult for her to be able to open the door and enter. The moment that they got inside, they found that there are two elderly people who seemed to be in their late fifties in the living room.

All of them were holding weapons in their hands, which included a frying pan, and a walking stick. They were looking towards the door with ferocious expressions, as if they were going to attack at any moment.

They were only relieved after realizing that it was Ruby who had come over. The lady immediately rushed over, and hugged Ruby.

"It has been so hard on you my daughter." The lady stated with a whimpering voice.

"It's okay mom." Ruby responded as she parted her mother's back. Then, she looked at her father and asked, "Have all the preparations been made?"

When Jaden and Scarlet had gotten inside the Johnsons residence, she made a call to her parents, and informed them that they should be prepared to leave. At the same time, they should get ready, in case somebody came to the apartment, and attacked them.

"Yes. All the preparations have been done. Your brother is currently in his room, finishing with the packing." The old man responded.

"That's good." Ruby responded in relief. It was a good thing that nothing had happened to her family during the time that they were away. But she knew that this was not going to be the same if they continued staying here.

So, it was better for them to leave as soon as possible. So, she wanted to call her brother over, when she heard the sound of approaching footsteps.

A little while later, a young man came over. He was also relieved after seeing Ruby. Then, he looked at Jaden, before asking, "Ruby, is that your boyfriend? Finally! I thought that I was never going to be an uncle!"

Jaden: "???"

Ruby: "…"