"Don't worry, I won't ruin your relationship."
"Hah, empty words." Kiana sneered. "A pretty boy like you, who obviously has bad intentions, must be after my Mei for something!"
Kiana had already seen through all the conspiracies with her world-shattering intellect.
This guy in front of her must be an enemy of Raiden Mei's father, or part of a conspiracy targeting Raiden Mei by some scoundrel coveting the Raiden family's fortune.
Date her, make her shy; steal her first kiss, plunder her assets.
The affairs of noble families were always the same, just another petty person greedy for money.
She would protect her Raiden Mei!
Brian's face was calm; he had expected this development.
It was a pity his skills weren't profound enough. Actively using his hypnosis ability was quite draining, otherwise Kiana wouldn't be speaking to him so righteously now.
He replied, "You're overthinking things. I just want to save my own life, and save more people in the process."
If he really had ill intentions, Raiden Mei would be on the bed right now, making a peace sign with heart-shaped eyes.
But the thought of the impending disaster in Nagazora City made his little head tremble with fear.
He knew how to distinguish the importance of his little head versus his big head; a moment of pleasure versus a lifetime of pleasure, there was no choice to be made there.
There wasn't much time left before the disaster struck.
He was just an ordinary person without much power, and he didn't want to kick the bucket so easily.
"Save more people?" Kiana frowned.
Her intuition told her that there were many secrets behind that statement.
But for now, it was more important to remove this hidden danger from Raiden Mei's side.
She didn't want to see her Mei get hurt again.
"Tomorrow. Tomorrow you will leave this place. I don't care where you go, but I don't want to see you in front of me again."
"Otherwise..." A fierce light glinted in her azure eyes.
The girl's slender hand picked up an apple and, with a little force, broke it in half.
When she got angry, she could really beat a bull to death!
Beating a mere cuckold to death would be even easier!
It had to be said, that monstrous strength was quite intimidating.
Even though he knew this white-haired dango couldn't possibly make him a VIP at Nagazora City Hospital, the sense of fear when facing a fierce beast was real.
This food-guarding white-haired dango was not to be trifled with.
In that case...
"Mei, since you have a guest, let me help out too."
Brian stood up, skillfully grabbed an apron and tied it around his waist, and walked into the kitchen.
"How could I let you..." Raiden Mei's voice came from the kitchen.
As a young lady of a noble house, she certainly knew the etiquette of treating a guest. She, as the host, should be the one entertaining, not letting the guest work in the kitchen.
"It's fine. Just think of it as me not being used to your Far Eastern cuisine and wanting to cook for myself."
Kiana: "..."
The change came too fast, like a tornado.
Just a moment ago, she was demanding this guy leave Mei's side and not interfere with their private world.
Then, in the blink of an eye, this shameless man had set his sights on Mei.
This was a roundabout approach, starting with the true mistress of the house.
The girl's intellect told her that this guy must be trying to win Mei over to get permission to continue staying here and carry out his evil plan against Raiden Mei.
Even...
That guy might have already revealed his evil true nature to Mei when she wasn't looking, doing whatever he wanted to her Mei.
How could she tolerate this?
Kiana frowned and made a decision.
She would protect the little house she shared with Mei!
From today onwards, she would be this family's security guard!
Having made her decision, the girl acted swiftly. A plan formed in her mind, and in a few steps, she rushed to the kitchen to teach Brian a lesson.
However...
The kitchen was a scene of harmony.
"So, this is how you're supposed to cook beef to make it delicious?" Raiden Mei was like an apprentice, nodding obediently.
"Not necessarily. Different cuts have different cooking methods."
"Brisket is suitable for braising, while lean meat is better for stir-frying. Beef bones are good for making stock, but generally not eaten directly; they're better as a base for other dishes."
The young lady, who had never done household chores, was rapidly being influenced by someone else.
The cooking methods from across the ocean were a real eye-opener for her, sending her down a culinary path of no return.
The two people in front of the stove were neatly dressed, and apart from the faint smell of cooking oil, there was nothing unusual.
Could it be... that she had been overthinking things?
Kiana scratched her head, completely baffled.
Her intuition told her that this guy, Brian, definitely had ill intentions towards her Mei, and that his plan was already in motion.
It was just that she couldn't figure out what he was up to, so she hadn't seen through his conspiracy.
But... it smelled so good!
Her stomach was rumbling.
The aroma wafting from the frying pan was the most fragrant thing Kiana had smelled in a long time.
His cooking skills were so good that even if she and Mei combined their skills and added a zero, they still couldn't compare.
Maybe... she could let this guy stay for a couple more days?
As soon as the thought emerged, Kiana ruthlessly stamped it out.
No matter how delicious the food was, Mei's safety was more important.
For her Mei, she had to keep all dangers at bay and protect the private world they shared.
Kiana strengthened her resolve and then returned to the dining room to wait quietly.
It was just for one night. This unpleasant experience would soon be over.
The girl firmly believed so.
Soon, a sumptuous meal was served on the table, and the two skilled chefs took off their aprons and sat down.
Kiana, who had been eagerly waiting, picked up a piece of beef and took a bite, feeling utterly satisfied.
"Mei, the food you made is delicious."
"Kiana, is tonight's dinner really that good?"
"Of course, the food Mei makes is the best." Kiana ate heartily, the blockhead on her neck failing to notice anything unusual about Raiden Mei.
"Then would you like to eat such delicious food in the future?"
"Of course, as long as Mei makes it, I'll love it."
The young lady nodded and turned to Brian with a gentle smile: "Then I'll have to trouble you. For the next few days, please teach me some more cooking techniques."
Kiana: "???"
What just happened? Why didn't I notice anything!?
The white-haired girl was completely bewildered, but the mistress of the house, Raiden Mei, had already made the arrangements.
"Kiana, you can move in and live with me. Brian can sleep in your room."
"..."