Gray

The office door opened with a quiet creak, and he appeared in the doorway—tall, fit, with a straight back and a gaze that seemed to see right through everything. Tension hung in the air: everyone present involuntarily froze, feeling the aura of power and control emanating from the stranger.

"— Is this her?" — the man's voice sounded steady, devoid of excess emotion, but there was a hint of steel in it.

One of the people sitting at the table nodded:
"— Yes, Gray. This is the one. And from now on, your task is to ensure her complete safety. No compromises, no exceptions."

Gray took a step forward, closing the door behind him. His gaze swept over the girl's figure, evaluatively, but without a shadow of disrespect—more like a professional studying an object of protection.

[Т/И] involuntarily straightened up, feeling that piercing gaze upon her. She was used to attention, but there was something different here—not admiration, not curiosity, but cold calculation.

"— Hello," — she said, trying to remain calm. "— Are you… my new bodyguard?"

Gray stepped closer, stopping a few paces away. His movements were fluid, precise—like a predator that doesn't waste energy in vain.

"— Yes," — he answered shortly. "— My name is Gray. From now on, I am responsible for your safety."

His voice sounded as if he weren't just stating a fact, but making a vow. [Т/И] felt a slight chill run down her spine.

"— And what does that mean in practice?" — she asked cautiously.

Gray tilted his head slightly, as if weighing the question.

"— It means that I will be nearby. Always. In the office, at meetings, on the way home, in a restaurant, at the gym—everywhere you appear. I will study your routes, analyze potential threats, ensure secure transport, and control access to you."

[Т/И] involuntarily clenched her fingers.

"— So… you'll be watching me 24/7?"

"— Not 'watching'," — Gray corrected her softly but firmly. "— 'Providing protection.' There is a significant difference. I will not interfere in your personal life without necessity, but I will be there."