The Top Five

Jace's POV

The moment we reached the shooting range, she shot and didn't miss the bullseye on her target boards. And I am stunned to find out that Miracle White is a sharpshooter too. All my fellow trainees looked at her with wonder and admiration. The entire crowd applauded her remarkable performance. She looks so hot carrying the gun with one hand, and I don't know what to think about her anymore. She makes my heart so confuse.

When it was my turn to shoot, I can feel my whole body trembles, I get excited every time I fire my targets, but it is different today, I only wish to impress the business tycoon, but it seems, I manifest my skills to her daughter, I needed her to know that I am the best among my fellow aspiring candidates, I want her to like me.

I am so glad that I was able to make it. I am still number one.

"Hey! Jace, I guess the boss wanted you, he keeps looking at you while talking to Mr. Roger, and congratulations, you did great, and I am sure you will also top the interview." Charles declared we are in the dining hall eating our lunch.

"Thanks, Charles, you too. You were amazing out there," I answered.

"Yeah! But I can never beat you, Jace. You are just the best in everything, Jace." Charles admitted, then again he is looking at Miracle with wide eyes. He doesn't even blink his eyes.

"Hey! Stop drooling over her, Charles." I suggested to him.

"You have to admit Jace, and she is gorgeous and super hot, don't you think?" Charles asked me.

"No matter what she looks, bro, people will always find her fascinating because she is a walking dollar sign," I added. I can't hide my annoyance anymore.

"Dude! What is wrong with you? You are unbelievable, and I am just wondering what type of girl you want." Charles spoke and shook his head.

"Stop looking at her, Charles, and you better finish your meal now," I responded, then I sighed. All the cuisine is mouthwatering, but I don't feel like eating. I can't cease thinking about her. Charles is one hundred percent right about her, but there is no way I am going to tell him he is correct about his theory. For me, Miracle White is ugly and not worth my attention. She is just a job, no more, no less.

The interview started at one o'clock, and I am relieved that Mr. White is the one conducting the interview, not his smoking hot daughter. I don't know what happened, but Mr. Roger announced that the father would do the last interview. Since Ms. White felt unwell, I find it strange she looked so fine a while ago.

We all know that at the back of the training facilities, there is a beautiful mansion surrounded by beautiful landscape with a beautiful garden. Mr. Roger said, once in a while, Miracle comes to train, and she likes to spend her holidays here when her Dad is on a business trip.

"How are you, Jace?" Asked Mr. White, he looks so young and very formal, he is handsome too, no wonder his only daughter is lovely. His voice is powerful yet very calm. He is very different in person, and I don't expect him to be so simple. I thought he was an arrogant man. He smiled at me, and he reminds me of my father.

"I am fine, Sir, thank you," I said.

"You don't look like him at all. Why? Do you get your mother's genes in terms of physical appearance? They informed me you have his talents and skills." I am confused with his questions, and I don't know what he was talking about, and I suddenly felt nervous.

"What you mean by that, Sir?" I inquired.

"Jace Dylan King, I know who your father is. Even if you didn't use his surname, why do you prefer to be an Elite Bodyguard?" He said and asked me a simple question that I can answer even without thinking. Of course, they conducted background checks for every candidate.

"I wish to be like him, and this is the only dream I ever wanted since I was eighteen." I give him a sincere answer, without the fact that I plan on avenging the death of my father at the expense of his daughter.

"Aren't you afraid that something will happen to you? Didn't you miss him?" Asked Mr. White.

"I am not afraid to die, Mr. White, yes, I miss him a lot. I guessed you already know that I only found out about him when I was twelve years old, and I first met him when I was fourteen. I have beautiful memories with him for the short period that we had been together." I said.

"Jace, your dad, is a good man. I am glad that you idolized him that much. I like you, Jace, not only because you are smart and very much qualified. Just don't mention your father to Miracle. I want you to protect her, the way your dad did, but don't get close to her." Mr. White said seriously.

"That is what I am asking Jace, to be her protector, but not her friend, and definitely not to become her boyfriend. Judging by your physical appearance, you are the boy who most girls will like. Silent and hard to get type. I hope you are what you seem you are." He added, then smiled at me warmly.

"That is all, Jace, and I need not ask you more questions. Mr. Roger talked fondly of you, and I believe in his judgment, and I want to tell you in advance that I hire you, congratulations Jace." He declared, then shook my hand firmly. I am holding my breath, and I wanted to scream with happiness. I am finally an Elite Bodyguard, the most prominent position I can ask for, not only that I will become a millionaire in due time. The most important thing of all, I can carry on my revenge plan.

"Thank you, sir, and rest assured, I will never become close to your daughter, and I can assure you, no offense, but she is not my type," I answered. I thought he would get angry about my answer, but he is grinning at me.

"None was taken, Jace. I am glad you answered me that way. You are brave." He replied.

I get out from the conference hall, rushing, when I open the door, I am face to face with Miracle, she is more beautiful up close, I know my face turned red, she gives me a sweet smile, that almost make me lose my soul, out of my nervousness I frowned at her. Her facial expressions change from friendliness to coldness, I wanted to say something, but I can't even open my mouth.

She walks away from me, saying nothing. I am an idiot, she gave a beautiful smile, but I scowl at her in return. What am I thinking? I want to justify myself. Her father asked me not to be friendly with her, right? It is the best thing I can do.

The top ten candidates were called to the conference room once again. Mr. White will choose the top five or the hired Elite Bodyguards.

"Good afternoon, everyone once again, I wish to say thank you for your interest in joining the Elite Bodyguard training, now we are in the final moment of your training, this afternoon Mr. White will call the lucky new five Elite Bodyguards, but for those who our boss will not accept, satisfactory compensation awaits you." Mr. Roger said.

"Boys, you give me headaches, you are all excellent, but I only need the five guards now in addition to the existing Elite Bodyguards of my daughter. I know even before I made the final decision, the stipulations of the undertaking have been discussed by Roger so that you can sign the contract after the training. Still, you also signed a different contract as a trainee here, so you know the drill. Everything you learned from here will be confidential." Mr. Thomas White explained. I am no longer afraid since he already told me I am hired.

"With no further ado, I would like to call on the five members of the Elite Bodyguards, and please come forward Jace Dylan King, Charles Green, Miles Morris, Chris Blackwater, and Mark Lee. Congratulations, and I want to welcome you all. Tomorrow will be your first day." Said Mr. White.

"Dad! Excuse me!" Miracle said. Suddenly she walked towards her Dad.

"Yes! Honey! Is there anything you want to say to our recruit bodyguards?" Mr. White asked her, and I can see his love for her daughter.

"Yes! I think there is a mistake about your choice, dad. You always tell me to speak what I want, right?" She added, then looked at me in the eyes without blinking. I can look at the hatred in her entire face, and this is not good. Something terrible is going to happen. I can hear the murmurs of my fellow trainees.

Then she moved back and forth, looking at the five of us, are already standing in front of the conference hall. She can intimidate men, but I am not afraid of her. I don't care if she is the daughter of Mr. White. I need her to atone for her sins.

"What do you want, Miracle? Tell me?" Her father asked her. He looked tired and confused.

"I think Mr. Jace King is not suitable for the work, Dad!" She responded I could feel it ignites my whole body with fire. How dare she say that I am not worthy of being her Bodyguard?

"Miracle, he is the most competent for the job honey, he is the perfect candidate." Mr. White asserted. He put his arm on her shoulder.

"Believe me, Dad! You can have him as your Escort, and I want to replace him with Ronan Mcbright." How can she choose Ronan over me? Well, he is also good, but I will not let her insult me.

"May I know the reason, Ms. White? I think I have to know why you don't prefer me to be one of your bodyguards?" I asked her, and I am studying at her. I can see that her hands are trembling. I don't know if it is out of anger. 

"I don't need someone like you to be my bodyguard, I don't go for an arrogant person, Mr. King, and just by reading at your appearance, you are a show-off." She stated without hesitation, and I am hurt this time.

"You don't know me, Ms. White. How could you say such things to me without knowing me first?" I said, then I give her one of my sweetest smiles.

"I perceive when I see one, and I don't trust your experience, and if you wish to be one of my bodyguards, be courteous Mr. King, you don't even know me too, yet the look that is written all over your face is apparent, you scorn me even without knowing me. I don't want him, Dad." She said, then turned around. She even closed the door of the conference hall with force.

Wow, I never expected her to read my emotions. She knows I hate her. I am screwed, I could have been polite, like Charles, but I can't help myself. I want to show her I despise her instead of the opposite. I blew my chance. She is harder to tame than I thought. She is a brat.

"I am very sorry about that, Mr. King, don't worry, I always decide what is best for my daughter. I will talk to her regarding this matter. And I don't know what happened to Miracle, and this is the first time she acted this way. For now, the five of you coordinate with Mr. Roger and sign the contract, enjoy the rest of the day." Mr. White added, then he tapped my shoulder and got out of the conference room.

"Jace, you are amazing. I couldn't believe you already pissed her off, and she hates you. What did you do, Jace? I think because she finds you so handsome." Charles declared. I just smiled at him, and then we follow Mr. Roger in his office. My mind is elsewhere, yet I am thinking how cute she is. What is wrong with me? Though I am so angry with her for judging me, I am still fascinated by her looks. The way she looked at me with fire in her eyes made me want to kiss her.