7 Chad was also stunned when he saw me . He walked towards me quickly , " What are you doing here ? " Behind him , Chloe tugged at his sleeve , L cautiously speaking to me , " Starling , I didn't expect you to follow us secretly . Don't blame Chad , Chad originally said he was going to bring you along … but you know , my family isn't well - off , and I've never been to other cities . Chad is kind- hearted and just wanted to show me the world . " I'm sorry , don't be angry , blame me if you have to . " As she said this , Chloe's eyes reddened . Exactly the same routine as before . Chad grabbed my arm , " Since you followed us secretly , then stay quietly behind me . Don't run around . Today's occasion is very L important . " Chad's touch made me feel disgusted from the bottom of my heart . But now we were at the Ives ' residence , with many guests coming and going . I didn't want to argue with him , so I shook off his arm . Chad frowned , " Starling , don't be difficult . " I was a little annoyed . I stopped and turned to look at him . Just as I was about to say something , I saw the butler walking over from not far away with bodyguards . I was slightly taken aback , " Mr. Peterson … " L Several bodyguards following the butler restrained Chad and Chloe . The butler said , " Throw these two out . " The bodyguards were so fast that by the time I realized what had happened , Chad and Chloe were already out of sight . The butler smiled at me , " Young Madam , feel free to speak up if anything happens . With us here , we won't let you be bullied . " " Young Master is waiting for you . " The moment I turned around , I met a pair of deep , dark eyes .