Chapter 367 The Villain Lady Arrives 196
Tariq nodded and said, "Lady Alice is a little tired and has gone to bed. If you have anything to say, you can tell me and I will tell her for you."
Ryan was even more confused when he heard this. He knew that Alice was not the kind of person who would get drunk easily, and it was impossible for her to go to bed at this time. He suspected that Tariq was lying, but he did not expose him directly.
"Since Lady Alice has gone to bed, I won't disturb her." Ryan said, then turned and left.
Tariq looked at Ryan's departing back and felt relieved. He knew that this time it wasn't that easy, but he had tried his best. He believed that as long as he continued to work hard, he would be able to win Alice's heart one day.
However, Tariq didn't know that his behavior had aroused Alice's vigilance. Although she was a little drunk at the time, she was not completely unconscious. She heard the conversation between Tariq and Ryan and noticed that Tariq was different.
In the following days, Alice began to secretly investigate Tariq's behavior. She found that Tariq not only secretly observed Ryan's whereabouts, but also often spoke ill of Ryan behind his back. More importantly, she found that Tariq had an inexplicable possessiveness towards her, which made her feel very uneasy.
In order to verify her guess, Alice decided to talk to Ryan. She came to Ryan's practice room, closed the door, looked at Ryan's surprised eyes, and said, "Ryan, I have something to tell you."
"Ryan, I have something to tell you." Alice's voice echoed in the training room, with a barely perceptible heaviness.
Ryan raised his head and looked away from the sword in his hand, and fell on Alice's slightly serious face. He trembled slightly in his heart, not knowing what Alice wanted to talk to him about. But when he saw Alice's serious eyes, he immediately realized that this matter was no trivial matter.
"Lady Alice, please speak." Ryan said respectfully, with a hint of trepidation in his tone.
Alice walked up to Ryan and scanned his body, finally stopping at the bruises on his arms and face. Those marks were left from the previous fight with Tariq, and although it had been a few days, they were still clearly visible.
Alice's eyes flashed with a hint of apology, and she whispered, "Ryan, these injuries on your body...were they caused by Tariq?"
Ryan didn't expect Alice to notice the injuries on his body. He was slightly stunned, then nodded: "Yes, Lady Alice. But don't worry, I'm fine."
Alice frowned slightly when she heard this. She looked at Ryan's strong eyes and felt inexplicably moved. She knew that Ryan had always been a loyal and brave man who would give everything for his beliefs. And this time, he had a conflict with Tariq in order to protect himself.
"Ryan, you've given so much for me." Alice's voice was a little choked. She reached out and gently stroked the bruises on Ryan's arm. "Do these injuries hurt?"
Ryan felt the warmth coming from Alice's fingers, and a warm current surged in his heart. He shook his head and said, "Master Alice, I'm not hurt. As long as you are okay, I will be satisfied."
Alice looked at Ryan's sincere eyes and felt even more guilty. She knew that she was also responsible for this incident. She did not discover Tariq's ambition and conspiracy in time, which led to Ryan's injury.
"Ryan, I'm sorry." Alice's voice was a little low, "I failed to protect you and let you get hurt."
Hearing this, Ryan quickly said, "Master Alice, please don't say that. Protecting you is my duty and what I am willing to do. These injuries are nothing."
Alice looked at Ryan's determined eyes and was even more moved. She knew that Ryan was a trustworthy and reliable person. Although Tariq was respectful to her on the surface, he was full of ambition and desire in his heart. Such a person was not worthy of her trust at all.
"Ryan, these injuries on your body need treatment." Alice said, "Wait for me, I'll go get the medicine box."
After saying that, Alice turned and walked to the cabinet next to her, and took out an exquisite medicine box. She returned to Ryan, opened the medicine box, and took out some ointments and bandages.
"Come, I'll apply the ointment for you." Alice said, gently applying the ointment to the bruise on Ryan's arm. Her movements were gentle and skillful, as if she was treating a precious work of art.
Ryan felt the coolness from Alice's fingers and the moisture from the ointment, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart. He looked at Alice's focused eyes, and his heart was filled with gratitude and respect.
"Thank you, Lady Alice." Ryan said, "You are not only my faith, but also the goddess in my heart. For you, I am willing to give everything."
Alice was slightly shocked when she heard this. She looked at Ryan's affectionate eyes, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that Ryan's feelings for her were sincere and deep. But she could only regard him as a trustworthy assistant and friend.
"Ryan, don't say that." Alice said, "You are my assistant and my friend. We fight for our beliefs together and work hard for our future together. I see all your efforts and remember them in my heart."
Ryan listened to Alice's words and became more determined. He knew that no matter how much he paid, it was worth it because Alice was his belief and motivation.
"Master Alice, don't worry." Ryan said, "I will continue to work hard to improve my strength. For you, for our beliefs, I will become stronger."
Alice looked at Ryan's determined eyes, and her heart was filled with relief and expectation. She knew that Ryan was a man of potential and talent. As long as he was given enough time and opportunities, he would definitely become even better.
"Ryan, I believe in you," Alice said, "You will definitely become the pride and glory of our faith."
After that, Alice gently wrapped the bandage around Ryan's arm and tied a beautiful knot. She looked at Ryan's bandaged wound and felt a sense of accomplishment.
"Okay, Ryan." Alice said, "Your wound has been treated. During this time, you need to rest well and don't overwork yourself."
Ryan nodded and said, "Yes, Lady Alice. I will follow your instructions and have a good rest."
Alice liked Ryan even more as she looked at his well-behaved appearance. She knew that Ryan was not only a loyal and brave man, but also a person who knew how to be grateful and give back. Such a person was the assistant and friend she really needed.