My absurd experiences in North America over the years

The night breeze in Pasadena carried the dryness and warmth characteristic of California, but it still couldn't dispel the suffocatingly strong scent of perfume and cosmetics emanating from the estate.

Celebrities and socialites gathered here.

Li Fu stood in the shadow of the champagne tower, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping across the entire area as he assessed the surrounding environment and potential dangers.

"What are you looking at? Are you attracted to some beautiful woman?" Gadot casually pinched his arm lightly with her finger.

However, there was a subtle, almost imperceptible possessiveness in his tone.

Li Fu withdrew his gaze, a doting smile playing on his lips. Just as he was about to say something, the guests all turned to look at the entrance.

"Oh my god! The Hilton sisters are here."

The crowd automatically parted to form a path.

A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a pink sequined mini-skirt, walked over like a proud peacock.

She swirled a martini in her hand as she walked through the crowd, her gaze finally settling on Li Fu, scrutinizing him unabashedly, and even raising an eyebrow at him.

Paris Hilton.

This "original internet celebrity pioneer" is currently enjoying immense popularity, and even casual observers across the ocean have heard of him.

"Good evening," Gadot said politely, nodding, but her body unconsciously moved half a step closer to Li Fu.

"Good evening, Miss Gadot," Paris greeted perfunctorily, then her heavily made-up eyes stared straight at Li Fu, her red lips parted slightly, "and you... your protector."

Li Fu remained calm, as if he hadn't grasped the deeper meaning in her words.

Paris seemed unconcerned by Li Fu's coldness and turned to attend to other social engagements.

Just then, a friend in the film industry introduced Gadot to another friend, and Gadot went to the social event.

Li Fu was enjoying a leisurely time, sipping champagne intermittently.

Before long, Hilton returned. As she adjusted her skirt, she leaned forward slightly and got closer to Li Fu, a faint scent of Chanel perfume wafting towards him.

"I heard you broke up with your boyfriend recently?" Paris's voice was low, only the two of them could hear, with a hint of amusement in her tone. "The Forrest family's little princess has returned to Nashville, what a pity..."

Li Fu's eyes narrowed slightly.

Sure enough, Hilton recently investigated his past.

"However, I'm not as clueless as she is. A man as capable and sensible as you is a rare find in this industry," Hilton continued.

"That's all in the past. I'm doing quite well now," Li Fu replied calmly.

"Is that so?" Paris chuckled, flicking her slender white finger lightly against Li Fu's suit collar. "Are you acting as Gadot's bodyguard, or her lover?"

Li Fu frowned slightly. Was this woman really that direct?

Perhaps in the eyes of a top-tier rich second-generation and socialite like her, the whole world can be objectified.

It's just a matter of price.

"I don't care how much she offers," Hilton held up three fingers and waved them in front of Li Fu, her eyes gleaming with extravagant generosity. "I'd pay three times that amount to be my personal bodyguard and part-time secretary, how about that?"

She's met plenty of outstanding men.

However, I've never actually encountered one like Li Fu.

She found it very novel.

His appearance is impeccable, and his skills are superb.

It is said that the art of the bedroom is also unparalleled.

She really wanted to try it.

Li Fu saw a strong possessiveness in her eyes.

This reminded him of a saying.

A woman of exceptional beauty is a wonderful gift from heaven to the powerful and wealthy.

Conversely, isn't that also true?

"A bodyguard also has to be a secretary? That's like doing two jobs. Are you only paying one salary?" He explained the details to Hilton in a serious tone.

"Hahaha..." Hilton burst out laughing. "So, this matter is negotiable?"

"No, no, I just feel that it's not easy for working people. As capitalists, you can't go too far. A bodyguard is a bodyguard, and a secretary is a secretary. They should still get double pay," Li Fu corrected the other party.

Hilton seems to enjoy his dry humor.

She bit her lip lightly, her gaze boldly lingering on Li Fu's cold and handsome features. "Double is fine, and you can even take three times the amount of the double portion, as long as you can... fulfill your duties."

Being conscientious and responsible... that's something worth considering.

Li Fu felt that if they weren't at a party, she would probably want to eat him right now.

The saying goes, "When there's work to be done, the secretary does it; when there's nothing to do, the secretary does it."

That's probably what she was thinking.

And he was probably just a lover, or a kept man?

"You don't have to answer me right away. Think it over carefully," Hilton whispered in his ear.

Her tone was very confident.

They seemed to think they had Li Fu completely under their control.

Looking at this European and American "sweetheart" in front of him, Li Fu knew that the men who wanted to win her favor could probably stretch from Los Angeles to Paris.

But how could he be so easily manipulated?

"Sorry, I don't want to change jobs right now," he said without hesitation, refusing the offer outright.

The reason is simple and straightforward.

Hilton paused for a moment, but his eyes became even more intriguing, as if to say that if it were easy to win over, it would be rather boring.

"It's okay, I'll make you change your mind."

After she finished speaking, she swayed gracefully and left.

Before leaving, he deliberately bumped Li Fu's shoulder lightly.

Gadot returned from the other side and just saw Hilton leave. She muttered to herself, "She really is a persistent ghost."

"What does she want from you?" she asked, looking at Li Fu.

"It's nothing, we just chatted for a bit," Li Fu put his arm around Gadot's waist and patted her reassuringly.

Then, leading Gadot through the crowd, avoiding the insincere pleasantries, they headed towards the terrace deep within the manor.

It was relatively quiet there, and there weren't many people around.

He needs to think about this calmly.

Meanwhile, we await the appearance of Goldstein.

However, just as they were about to reach the edge of the terrace...

Li Fu suddenly stopped in his tracks.

His gaze cut through the sparse crowd and landed on a velvet sofa in the corner of the terrace.

There was a man sitting there.

Even while seated, you could tell he was tall and imposing, wearing a well-tailored dark gray Italian suit, holding a glass of whiskey, and talking to the person next to him.

Yes, he recognized the figure.

That is Goldstein.

The other person seemed to sense Li Fu's gaze and slowly turned their head.

The two locked eyes.

In that instant, the surrounding noise seemed to be silenced.

It was a typical Semitic face, with a high, straight nose with a distinct curve, deep-set eyes, and meticulously combed hair.

Behind the gold-rimmed glasses were a pair of gray-blue eyes.

His gaze wasn't sharp, but it was like a bottomless, icy pool, exuding an unsettling chill.

Elisha Goldstein.

This was a chance to see the other party's true colors completely.

Li Fu's heart skipped a beat, and his hand tightened slightly in his suit pocket, his knuckles turning white.

This is the target he has been tracking, whose whereabouts he only managed to pinpoint in the last two days—a target as elusive as a ghost.

Goldstein seemed surprised to see Li Fu here.

As Li Fu approached, he remained composed, only slowly raising his head and a graceful yet eerie smile curving his lips.

He gently swirled the wine glass in his hand and gestured to Li Fu to come over for a chat.

The two met for the first time.

But they weren't complete strangers.

Li Fu has been investigating Goldstein's identity.

Goldstein was completely unaware of this.

Goldstein had always known of Li Fu's existence.

The ex-boyfriend of the Forrest family heiress.

If it weren't for his presence, Winthrop's plan might have succeeded long ago.