My Hitman System

Chapter 49: Reward

'But wasn't she only self-critical when it came to someone whom she deeply cared about?' A thought appeared in Henry's mind. He glanced at William for a second and then shook those thoughts away with a 'I must be thinking too much,' the next moment. How could his beautiful daughter fall for a middle-aged man?

It was now time to address William who had been standing there for a while about a certain issue. Henry had been told by the doctor that if Rachael had stayed in that oxygen-deprived condition for just a bit longer then she might have suffered from permanent brain damage.

Words couldn't describe how grateful he was towards William when he heard this from the doctor. He had already decided to reward Willaim for his efforts at that moment, that's the only way he felt he could express his gratefulness to him.

Henry turned his head to look towards Jin who had been patiently standing there and said in a serious manner.

"Although protecting her was your job all along I'm still very impressed by your sincerity towards your job William. You've saved my daughter not only once but twice and I'm truly grateful to you.

However, as a businessman, I understand how little a 'thank you' means to people therefore ask, ask anything that you want, be it money, a car, or a huge house by the sea I'll give it to you as that's the only way I believe I can show my sincerity towards you.

When Henry said those words Rachael lifted her head to see what he would ask for. She was curious.

Jin was put in a hard spot as a result. It was true that he liked money but somehow, he didn't feel like asking for money.

Cars? He had driven Rachael around in luxury cars all this while. It felt good to drive them but the attention which they attracted was not something Jin welcomed. Especially when he had so many secrets.

A big house? For what? He had no one to live with? What will he do with a big house?

This sudden generosity shown by Henry made Jin question his own decisions. If he wasn't interested in money, why did he even accept Mr Robert's mission and infiltrate as a bodyguard? Was that just a lie he told himself? Was he not looking to earn more money? What was it he exactly wanted?

Seeing William who seemed to have a lot of things going on in his mind Henry called him again to pull him back to reality.

"So, what have you decided William?" Henry asked.

It did the trick as Jin regained his composure but with all these doubts in his mind he could only respond, "Sir, this is all too sudden. There are so many things going on in my mind so can I get some time to think over it,"

"Of course, take your time. Ah, on that note you can have the next two days as paid leave. It's good to relax your mind after such an experience. What's better is that you can even think over your decision properly during that time," Henry said.

"Then I'll do that Sir," Jin agreed to it. Why would he not? It had been a while since he had a whole day all to himself and here, he was getting two! He'll also use this time to check up on his rented place to see if everything is going well there or not.

When Jin left the hospital room, Rachael asked her father with furrowed brows, "You are trying to test him, aren't you?

"I am," Henry didn't deny and readily agreed.

"Dad, how could you? He saved my life!" Rachael rebuked.

"You must understand my side, Rachael. From what I've seen so far, it's very clear that William is very skilled. More skilled than anyone to be exact. For someone like that they must have a military record at least otherwise it is very difficult for them to have that kind of skill.

However, William has no such things. His past records are very clean…too clean to be precise. Therefore, I'm worried…worried that he's sent by one of my business rivals as a spy." Henry said.

"If he was a spy, why would he save me?! That too twice! He put his life at risk twice! What more proof do you want?" Rachael was having none of it. She felt that her father was being too harsh against William. "How are you even going to judge him?

Isn't it natural to ask for things when given an opportunity like that? Even I would have asked for a big house, or a big car, even some of our shares if I was in his position" Rachael asked.

"I believe if he's a spy he'll report something like this to his employer. I have a few people in mind. Therefore, if he requests something which profits one of them the most then I'll have an idea about his employer. If his request is just some normal goods then I'll not only give them that but I'll also give him some of our company's share as a reward," Henry explained his intentions.

Hearing this Rachael relaxed a bit but still, a part of her heart was worried a bit, what if William really turned out to be a spy? As this thought entered her mind, she couldn't but think more and more about it.

Unable to control herself she asked her father, "What if he really is a spy?"

"Then I'll have to deal with him," Henry replied with a stern gaze.

"Dad!" Rachael grabbed Henry's sleeves with her hand and looked into his eyes with her watery eyes.

Henry wasn't dumb. Seeing those eyes, he had no doubt in his mind that his daughter had started to develop feelings for that man. He couldn't blame her…which woman doesn't want a man who is always there to protect her.

Sigh

He could only sigh at those eyes in helplessness. They were too similar to her mother's.

"Alright, if he's a spy I'll spare him though on a condition," Henry finally said.

"Condition...?" Rachael asked.

"Yes, that you'll never have any contact with him," Henry had no intention of letting her daughter nurture feelings for someone who had ulterior motives towards his family. He would rather nip it in the bud and be done with it.

Rachael's eyes widened when she heard those words. Find exclusive stories on ???

Although she herself was not aware of her feelings towards William her heart still felt a bit heavy when she thought of not being able to contact him ever again.

"So, do you agree?" Henry asked. It hurt him to see her daughter like this but still, what he was doing was necessary. Especially because he was already sixty per cent certain that William was a spy.

"Yes…I do," With a heavy heart Racheal could only reply that. She didn't want William to be killed. She was aware of how ruthless her father was on matters like these.