Chapter 1159 - 1151: Continuing the Hunt for the Culprit 7

Chapter 1159: Chapter 1151: Continuing the Hunt for the Culprit 7

Isaac Ford noticed Caleb Sterling did not easily yield and was overly casual in his demeanor towards Tiana Thorne. As the Sect Leader and also her brother, he naturally felt the need to protect her.

His eyes turned cold, and he couldn’t help but question, "Caleb, do you have any objections to my decisions?"

Caleb raised his eyes and glanced at Isaac. He was perceptive, though he tended to keep a distance from those he didn’t particularly like.

Isaac’s words were simply a warning, urging him to be more amicable towards Tiana. But Caleb felt he was quite friendly to Tiana; he just couldn’t fully submit to being at her side.

"I dare not have any objections," Caleb said with remarkable candor.

He was here to protect Tiana; that was his job.

As for anything else, he didn’t have the energy to pursue it.

Seeing this, Tiana said nonchalantly, "Sixth Brother, Caleb has a straightforward nature, which I can understand. Besides, how could he neglect the task you’ve entrusted to him? I trust him."

Speaking on his behalf, Caleb looked up at Tiana again.

But it was only a glance before he quickly looked away.

Compared to others, Caleb was much simpler.

At least he was frank enough.

If I don’t like you, it shows on my face.

Some who are deeply deceitful might have a two-faced smile, embodying hypocrisy: friendly smiles at first, but when trust is given, they turn their back in times of need, and that’s truly terrifying.

It’s often these hidden dagger smiles that are the most unpredictable.

Isaac was initially displeased with Caleb’s attitude, but with Tiana smoothing over the situation, he couldn’t say much else, only reminding Caleb, "Protect my sister well. She’s my only sister. If anything happens, you’ll be held accountable!"

His tone was harsh and permitted not a sliver of negligence.

Caleb lowered his head, placing his hands at his waist in a standard military stance, and replied seriously, "Yes!"

Isaac had his arm over Tiana’s shoulder, his reluctance and care for his sister evident in his eyes: "Caleb may seem cold on the outside but is warm on the inside. Don’t feel pressured; he will surely protect you at crucial moments."

Tiana wasn’t worried; she saw it as a challenge: "I understand."

"Brother is leaving now. If something comes up, call me. Even if I’m on a mission, I’ll come back to stand up for you."

Despite knowing she wouldn’t have him around, Isaac couldn’t shake his unease, feeling uncertain without her presence.

Tiana didn’t want to disrupt Isaac’s work, which is why she kept everything to herself and didn’t dare to inform him. Her brothers spoiled her, and they were busy with their jobs. If her affairs caused them delays, she would feel like a nuisance.

"Alright, Sixth Brother, get on with your work. Your sister loves you," Tiana said.

It was rare for Tiana to speak up, and Isaac felt immense joy, his lips forming a smile as a warm feeling fluttered in his heart.

Indeed, his sister was the best, the caring one always concerned for her brother.

Isaac patted Tiana’s head and glanced at Aiden Shaw a few times before reluctantly leaving the hospital room.

This was the depth of his love for his family.

Except for the comatose Aiden Shaw, only Tiana and Caleb remained in the hospital room.

Caleb stood beside Tiana in a military posture, acting like a sentinel and saying nothing, taking on the role of a bodyguard.

Truth be told, she wasn’t quite used to it. Even when Sixth Brother pretended to be her bodyguard in the past, he was a living and breathing one.

How could he resemble Caleb, stiff and rigid?

Each time Tiana looked up, Caleb maintained his gaze straight ahead, his eyes firm, embodying the will of a soldier.

If she hadn’t been aware of his presence, she’d think there was a sculpture in the room.