The Silent Bodyguard

The Janitor looking guy!!..

Downstairs, the applicants suddenly became quiet when a woman in a professional suit walked out of the building entrance.It was Ruth Garcia.Everyone straightened their posture.Some quickly adjusted their ties.Ruth held a tablet in her hands.“We have reviewed the applications.”The applicants looked excited.One man whispered, “That was fast.”

Ruth continued calmly.“The selected applicant will be called now.”Everyone held their breath.

Ruth looked at the screen.Then she spoke clearly.

“Ethan Cruz.”For a moment…No one moved.

Some applicants frowned.“Who?”Ethan slowly raised his hand.“I’m Ethan.”Several people looked shocked.“The janitor-looking guy?”“That can’t be right.”Ruth nodded toward him.“Please come with me.”The crowd started murmuring.“That’s impossible.”“He didn’t even get interviewed!”

Ethan himself looked confused.“Ma’am… are you sure?”Ruth gave a small polite smile.

“Miss Sophia Lander has personally approved your application.”The name immediately caused whispers.“Wait… the heiress herself?”

“Why him?”Ethan followed Ruth toward the elevator.His heart began beating faster.

Something about this situation didn’t make sense.

When they entered the elevator, the doors closed quietly.The numbers started rising.10…15…20…

Ethan finally spoke.“Ma’am… if you don’t mind me asking…”Ruth glanced at him.“Yes?”“Why was I chosen?”Ruth smiled slightly.“You’ll have to ask Miss Lander.”The elevator reached the 30th floor.

Ding.The doors opened.Ethan stepped out and immediately felt the difference.The entire floor was quiet, luxurious, and intimidating.Soft lights illuminated the marble hallways.Employees walked carefully, speaking in low voices.

Ruth led him toward a large set of double doors.

She knocked gently.“Miss Lander, he’s here.”

A calm voice answered from inside.“Come in.”

Ruth opened the door.Ethan stepped inside.

And that was the moment he saw her for the first time.Sophia Lander.She stood beside the large window, sunlight outlining her figure.Her long dark hair flowed elegantly over her shoulders.

Her sharp eyes immediately locked onto him.

For a few seconds…Neither of them spoke.

Ethan had seen beautiful women before.But Sophia carried something different.

Authority.Confidence.And an invisible wall around her heart.Sophia slowly walked toward her desk and sat down.Her gaze never left him.“So…”

Her voice was calm but firm.“You’re Ethan Cruz.”

Ethan nodded respectfully.“Yes, Miss.”Sophia leaned back slightly.“You were a janitor this morning.”Ethan looked slightly surprised but answered honestly.“Yes.”“And now you want to be a private security guard.”“Yes.”Sophia studied him carefully.“Do you have security training?”“No.”

“Combat experience?”“No.”“Military background?”

“No.”Ruth looked slightly nervous.But Ethan remained calm.Sophia tilted her head.

“Then why should I trust you to protect me?”

Ethan thought for a moment.Then he answered quietly.“Because I won’t run.”Sophia’s eyes narrowed slightly.“What do you mean?”

Ethan spoke honestly.“My life hasn’t been easy, Miss. I’ve been insulted, rejected, and looked down on more times than I can count.”He paused.

“But I’m still here.”The room became quiet.

Ethan continued.“If someone threatens you… I won’t run.”Sophia stared at him silently.

Something about his words felt real.Not rehearsed.

Not desperate.Just honest.Finally, Sophia looked at Ruth.“Prepare his contract.”Ruth blinked.

“Right now?”Sophia nodded.“Yes.”Then she looked back at Ethan.“Welcome to your new job.”

Ethan’s eyes widened slightly.“Thank you, Miss Lander.”Sophia crossed her arms.But inside her mind, a small thought appeared.Let’s see how long you last…Because every security guard before him had quit.Some after a week.Some after a few days.One lasted only three hours.But something about Ethan Cruz…Made her curious.