�Liam, don�t worry. Dad won�t do anything to that lady. He�s just trying to scare you,�

Amber said softly, finally picking up the courage to speak as she walked beside Liam shyly.

�I know. He has a soft heart,� Liam replied absent-mindedly. He couldn�t stop worrying about Renee.

�I know that lady is very important to you. If you want to save her, you�ll have to outsmart him. Don�t take him head-on. If not, the consequences will be unimaginable��

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�Outsmart him?� Liam finally turned his attention to the young woman beside him. Under the moonlight, Amber�s long hair, large eyes, and white outfit gave off a pure and gentle aura.

�Yes. I have a way to help you outsmart him.� Amber looked up at him, her dark eyes shining like stars.

�Really? I�m all ears.� Liam was a bit doubtful of this young woman who blushed the moment she saw him. He felt that she would not come up with any constructive ideas, but he couldn�t deny his curiosity.

Amber then glanced at the guards who were following them and tried to say fiercely, �Stop following Liam and I. We want to talk in private.�

�But Miss Jenkins, the master ordered us to protect you closely in case��

�In case of what?� Amber put her hands on her hips and demanded in a slightly fierce tone.

�Umm� In case�� The guard glanced at Liam but did not dare to continue talking. So, it seemed that the crafty Benjamin was not entirely trusting of Liam.

�You guys are afraid that Liam will harm me, right? That will never happen. When he came, he gave up all his weapons. Besides, he�s not that kind of a person. I just want to tell him some secrets. Don�t I have the right to do that?�

�Yes, sure.� It was the first time the guards saw the gentle Amber flare up in such a great rage, so they retreated quietly.

�Great. Those annoying people are finally gone.� Amber heaved a sigh of relief before she inadvertently met Liam�s gaze. Her cheeks immediately turned red again.

With his hands in his pockets, Liam said lightly, �So, how do you plan to outsmart him?"

�Take this.� Amber approached Liam and subtly stuffed something into his hands.

Liam looked down and was surprised to see that it was a dagger. �With just this? All the

guards here are fully armed, so I�m afraid that this small dagger can�t do much for me� It can�t help me save her.�

�I�m not that dumb. Of course, this dagger isn�t to save her.�

�Then what is it for?�

�Let me show you.� Amber took Liam�s hand that was holding the dagger and put it to her throat. �My father adores me very much. You can ask him to exchange your woman with me. You can save her then, right?�

Liam was slightly surprised. He did not expect the weak and child-like Amber to show such a tough side. He immediately put away the dagger and said firmly, �Don�t joke around like that. Aren�t you worried that I might actually take you as a hostage?�

Amber was very naive. Her eyes were pure and clear as she said, �I think it�s worth it even if you hold me as a hostage in exchange for your beloved woman!�

�Silly child. You should know your worth.� Liam would never use such an immoral tactic, even if he was left with no options. JrNovels.com