Chapter 281 Striking First

Valeria replied, "I'll get my own people to set up the trap. I saw Declan walking around with some bodyguards yesterday, so find someone to protect me while blending in with the crowd too." Lamont smiled as he knew that Valeria had only thought of him as a bodyguard after reading her message. "Alright!" William turned to glance at Valeria a few times when he saw that she had been on her phone, "Who are you texting?" "I'm asking a huge favour from Lamont to prepare for tomorrow's banquet," Valeria replied as she put her phone away. "Don't worry, I'll arrange everything according to your plans," William comforted her. "I know, but I can't stay a coward forever. I should strike back instead of always being on the defensive end, right?" Valeria smiled at William, "I'm going to be an independent person so that I can stop relying on others. Once I can do that, you wouldn't have to worry about saving me when you're not around." "Alright, do wha