Chapter 19

Curtis knew exactly what kind of people his family were. Self-centered, petty, with no bottom line when it came to getting what they wanted-and every single one of them held grudges like trophies. Delia humiliated Craig and Vanessa right in front of everyone today. Bold move, sure, but now they might turn all that anger they couldn't aim at him toward her-because she looked like the easier target. The thought of Delia getting dragged into trouble because of him made his chest feel tight. He couldn't sit still. Anger bubbled up. "Hold up," he cut off Noah just as he was about to end the call. "There's something else." Noah immediately tensed, "Yes, sir." Curtis spoke quickly, his tone sharp. "I need top-tier bodyguards on her. Round-the-clock protection, rotating shifts." "I want updates on her whereabouts in real time. Under no circumstance should she be left unguarded." The other end of the line went dead silent. Noah was clearly stunned by the request. Protect Delia? The same woman w