Alex's office

Ryke was determined to keep Scarlett safe. He knew she was being followed and photographed, but he didn't know who was behind it. He wasn't taking any chances, and just like he promised, he decided to hire a bodyguard to protect her. He made the call and set up a meeting with a private security firm that he trusted. The bodyguard arrived the next day, and Scarlett was surprised to see him. "Ryke, do we really need a bodyguard?" She asked, looking at the tall, muscular man in a suit standing by the door. "Yes, we do," Ryke replied firmly. "I don't want anything to happen to you." Scarlett sighed and nodded, realizing that Ryke was just trying to protect her. She tried to get used to the bodyguard following her around all the time, but it was a little unsettling to have someone watching her every move. Alex tried to call her a few times during the last week after they met at” the gallery. Scarlett didn’t pick up because she didn’t know what to say to him. How could she explain that she w