Apocalypse Queen: My Space, My Rules Chapter 16: Deep Trouble

Mariella answered, "Harvey keeps hiring people to kidnap me. Kingston tried to send dogs to attack me and wanted to kill me with guns and knives. So I hired bodyguards to protect myself."

Her explanation was solid and believable.

Then she pressed on, "Kingston and Harvey are still in detention, right? How can Harvey be causing trouble again?"

The officer looked embarrassed. "Well... I'd have to check the records before I can tell you."

He actually knew perfectly well. Kingston had been released on medical parole, and Harvey had been bailed out. Only the unlucky Jennifer remained in custody.

He hadn't expected Harvey to be so brazen. Even after making bail, Harvey still wouldn't stop and kept breaking the law.

No one could protect him this time!

Seeing the officer about to leave quickly, Mariella wasn't willing to let it go.

"Officer, I want to follow up on those people who tried to harm me. Can I contact you later?" She took out her phone to get his contact info.

The officer tensed. "I'm really busy. You can ask someone else."

Mariella pointed at Donald and asked, "Can I contact him?"

"Sure!" The officer patted Donald's shoulder, then instructed the other officers to load the criminals into the police cars.

"Hey, officer, leave me your contact info." Mariella blocked Donald.

Seeing that his colleagues had left, he had no choice but to leave his phone number before he could go.

"Your bravery award is under review. You should have the results in about a week," Donald told her as he got into the car.

Mariella wasn't one to let things slide. "Make sure you also check on Harvey, Kingston, and Jennifer—the three people who tried to harm me."

The police car sped off.

Mariella was certain that Harvey was in real trouble this time.

He had underestimated her twice in a row. He deserved it.

...

The bodyguards had done well in protecting her. So after checking the surveillance footage, Mariella praised each one individually.

"Woof!" Lucky wagged his tail, showing he deserved credit as well.

Mariella patted his head and pulled a hot roast duck leg from her bag as a reward.

Counting her bodyguards, she was surprised. "Already ten?"

Chandler replied, "Mr. Judd sent four more. He promised he'd fill the rest within three days."

Mariella noticed that three women were among the four newcomers. Her mouth twitched.

It looked like Bruce didn't care about gender anymore, just to fill the numbers.

So be it. Female bodyguards are fine.

Although female bodyguards' combat abilities were slightly weaker, as long as they were competent, they could stay.

Besides, some tasks were easier with female bodyguards.

...

Mariella's bedroom was on the third floor. The furniture was simple, but the bedding was all pure cotton. The bathroom had brand-new towels, bathrobes, and all toiletries.

Toothpaste, toothbrushes, face towels, and rinse cups were all unopened and complete.

Mariella was very satisfied with Chandler's efficiency. He hadn't disappointed her.

She rented for half a month, so the furniture he bought was simple.

But the bedding was premium cotton, and daily items were genuine brands.

He was smart, sensible, and skilled in combat. She felt like she'd hit the jackpot.

Mariella transferred 100,000 to Chandler as a bonus while she was lying in bed.

Before she could even turn off the lights, he sent the money right back.

"I just started the job. No need to rush the bonus," he replied.

Tsk. What an honest guy.

Mariella didn't argue with him. Instead, she asked, "Where's Lucky?"

"In my room."

After a brief pause, he added, "Want me to bring him over?"

"No need. Lucky will stay with you for now." Mariella was very satisfied with the arrangement. "Your job is to train him into an elite war dog. I've got more important things to handle."

She powered off her phone and turned off the lights.

...

Mariella slept soundly, but some people were destined to stay up all night.

The men Harvey had sent to kidnap Mariella had all been arrested, and they revealed him as the mastermind. So once again, he landed in custody.

Being arrested for the second time only made things worse for him. This time, he was in deep trouble.

The Grahams and the Shepherds were thrown into chaos. But no matter what tricks they tried, they couldn't get Harvey released on bail.

They pulled every string they had, throwing money around for two full days. In the end, they finally received a message from higher up—he could only be released if the victim signed a letter of understanding!

Meanwhile, Mariella stocked up on another 100 freshly roasted ducks.

As she shopped, she kept sweeping up supplies.

Fried chicken restaurants, boba shops, dessert shops... She hit every single shop along the street, stocking up on every flavor imaginable.

Every time she walked out of a shop, her hands were loaded with freshly made food and drinks. She stuffed them into her car, rolled up the windows, and transferred everything into her storage space.