"James…" Hailee called out to him.
James, who was in a trance, came back to his senses. He blinked his eyes and fell into his gaze at Hailee, who remained to look outside the window.
"What is it, Empress?"
Hailee raised one brow when James changed how he addressed her.
"You deserved the title. Besides, you are no longer the little girl we swear to protect." James immediately explained himself.
Hailee grows up entirely into a mature woman. She isn't that pampered princess anymore, but someone willing to give a beating to anyone who touches her bottom line.
"From now on, it will be our secret alias for you," suggested James. "I will notify everyone about it."
"Alright!" Hailee agreed since it would help from any suspicion by the others.
"What is your further instruction?" asked James. Hailee seemed to ponder a lot lately, which made him worry.
