She embraced Zhinu and kissed her on each cheek before inspecting Victory. “You must be the bodyguard. Not what I was expecting.”
Victory suppressed the urge to look down at herself. While she would dress in clothing appropriate to the culture when escorting Zhinu in public, she had no problem donning jeans and a T-shirt if the plan was to remain in the suite’s privacy. “I’m usually not, ma’am.”
“Allow me to present the Lady Jinghua,” Zhinu said. “Mother, this is Moon, Grandfather’s old friend.”
“Yes, I’ve heard many stories about you,” Jinghua said. “I do hope you will not be a poor influence on my daughter. Or that your presence will chase away potential suitors.”
“I will do my best, Lady Jinghua,” Victory said. “My goal is not to interfere with your daughter’s life in any way, only
