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Wales Ronnie said: "Oh, another Ms. Hepburn. I can't welcome you both enough, how can I keep you out? Who is this?" The old gentleman noticed the young man following the two big stars.

Audrey introduced, "This is Henry, my newly hired assistant."

Henry promptly took out a bottle of champagne tied with a red ribbon from a paper bag, handed it over and said, "Good day, Mr. Ronnie. This is a gift from the two Ms. Hepburns."

"Oh, this is really troublesome." Wales Ronnie took the champagne and put it back into the paper bag, holding it and showing the way to everyone. "Come, everyone, please follow me. The security team I want to introduce is already waiting in my office."

With Mr. Ronnie leading the way, the security personnel in the lobby on the first floor certainly could not block the way. They diligently pressed the elevator up button for the group and held the elevator door until everyone entered.

As an American doing business with high-end clients, no matter how sloppy his private life habits are, he must have a very comfortably decorated storefront to receive guests.

Ms. Hepburn and the others were welcomed into this reception hall, where four sturdy men were already waiting.

Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn may have faded from their glory days, but they haven't left the screen. Even though they're no longer the beauties of their heyday, many still recognize their faces.

The white men were of course well aware of their purpose in being here today, and also knew who they might be hired to protect. So the moment Audrey Hepburn showed up, they all stood up to greet her.

In fact, even if the employer does not show up, it is gentlemanly etiquette for men to stand up and greet a lady when she enters the room.

Wales Ronnie was the first to introduce Audrey: "Ma'am, this is the security team member I want to introduce to you. The person in charge is Brian Mills, and the others are Sam Gilroy, Mark Casey, and Bernie Harris.——"

Audrey shook hands with each person she introduced.

"—They are former Green Berets, special forces soldiers of the US Army. They have now set up their own security company, specializing in providing VIP protection services.

"Although it's a newly established company, I have contacted their military superiors, and each one of them gave excellent evaluations.

"Not only have they been deployed overseas twice or more, they have all been honorably discharged, with no dishonorable experience. If there's a downside, it's that they don't accept long-term assignments.

"But this will fit perfectly with your itinerary for this visit to Somalia, Audrey. They will be responsible for your entry and exit security until you return to civilization."

Audrey Hepburn asked doubtfully, "I simply accepted the UN's arrangement to visit local child aid facilities, conduct assessments, and take photos to support the fundraising campaign. Is it necessary to make such a big fuss?"

Brian Mills, now in his prime, had shed his youthful innocence thanks to his military service. His sharp features, especially his determined, bright eyes, made him an instantly recognizable figure.

He stepped forward and said in a low, almost echoing voice, "Ma'am, we too wish the world were peaceful and safe. But the reality is that it's not. The insurance company recommended us simply to ensure your safety, that's all."

Team recommended by the insurance company?

Catherine said from the side: "Xiao Wei, I thought you were the one who found these guys?"

Wales Ronnie explained: "Catherine, I always ask insurance companies from the perspective of a customer, and then choose the one that is most favorable to the customer from the conditions offered by various insurance companies.

"Today, Pacific Products not only offers very affordable insurance premiums, but also proactively provides a security team to ensure that everything goes smoothly. This is why these strong young men are here.

"But I personally investigated their background and reputation. It's not like Pacific Products provided me with some information and I'm just reporting the same to you. So they are indeed trustworthy, I can guarantee that."

Chapter 94 Security Team

The United States had just fought the first Persian Gulf War, and with the reunification of East and West Germany and the crumbling Red Empire to the north, American soldiers at this time felt they were invincible and unbeatable.

Even if this soldier didn't necessarily participate in that war, using the same equipment would inevitably make others think that I could do the same. And this is probably not an illusion, but the real truth.

Even if the soldier retires, the habits he developed in the military will not be quickly eroded by daily life.

But Brian and the others didn't have that piercing edge; they were reserved and calm. For two big stars who had seen countless people, someone with this kind of temperament already made them trust each other a little more.

After all, people who are calm and composed are more trustworthy than those impulsive young men. The latter are much more likely to mess things up than the former.

However, Audrey, who had taken her seat, did not hastily trust anyone in the team. She took out a document from her bag, placed it on the table, and pushed it forward.

"This is the itinerary set by UNICEF. Could you please share your thoughts on how you can accommodate this itinerary? And if you can, please give me some details."

Regardless of which Ms. Hepburn it was, they had all come into contact with the so-called security team, not necessarily the few strong men in front of them.

After all, when they were at the peak of their popularity, who didn't have a few bodyguards around? Even during the film promotion period, when they were traveling around the United States, the film crew would always have security personnel following them to avoid unnecessary accidents.

So Audrey Hepburn took out the itinerary arranged by UNICEF and gave it to them as a test.

Even if I don't have the relevant knowledge, I've been protected for so long that I've developed a keen eye. I can tell whether the other party is good or bad by listening to their plan.

If they are just trying to hold back their farts and just stand there like a static figure beside the person they are protecting, the quality of such a team will not be very good.

However, Brian Mills is a very organized person. He looked through the itinerary plan provided by the United Nations and explained how his team members could cooperate and deploy in each itinerary.

He would also point out the shortcomings in the original plan and what adjustments needed to be made. Each and every one of them was explained very clearly.

At least for the laymen present, they would only think that this person seemed very powerful and what he said must be true.

Audrey certainly couldn't find any fault with Brian's explanation and correction. She said, "Mr. Mills, could you please organize what you just said into a plan?

"You should know that if we want to revise the itinerary proposed by UNICEF, we should also come up with a reasonable proposal. We shouldn't arbitrarily change the plan at the last minute and demand others' cooperation."

Brian Mills gave a surprisingly shy smile and said, "I guess this means we got the job?"

"Of course, you're welcome." Audrey stood up and shook hands with Brian.

Brian then said, "If we're going to make a plan, can I have a copy of this original itinerary for reference?"

"Of course, it's not a confidential document," Audrey replied. Immediately, an assistant from the management company took the document and made a copy.

Audrey said, "I'm sorry, we're a bit pressed for time and there aren't many days left before departure. I might have to ask you to move faster."

"We understand." Brian nodded. "How can we contact you once our new plan is ready?"

"Please hand it over to my new assistant, Henry Brown." Henry did not follow the two stars into their seats, but stood behind them. When Audrey introduced him, he nodded to her.

Audrey, who had been thinking about something, turned around and asked, "Henry, do you have a fax machine?"

"I only have an answering machine. If you want a fax machine, just get another phone line."

In this era when the Internet was just emerging and email boxes were still being hatched in some corner, file transmission relied on fax machines or mail.

You can buy this thing at any hardware store, but you have to apply for a separate phone line to avoid competing with the phone line. It's not something you get when you buy it; you have to wait for the phone company to install it.

So Audrey turned to her insurance manager and said, "Well, Wales, can I borrow your fax machine?"

"Of course, ma'am."

"So, Mr. Mills..."

Brian Mills interrupted and said, "Ma'am, just call me Brian."

"Okay, Brian. You can call me Audrey then. If you need to fax any documents, please fax them to Mr. Ronnie. If you need to schedule a time to discuss, please contact Henry."

Henry wrote down a phone number and handed it over. "Sorry, I don't have a business card yet," he said.

The jump from a passerby actor to a star assistant is a big change in identity, so the things around Henry have not yet changed.

Luckily, Brian wasn't a stickler for details. After he hung up the phone, he asked, "How many people will be accompanying the lady? I need to confirm how many people I'm protecting."

Audrey replied, "They are UN personnel, accompanied by members of the peacekeeping force, so we don't have to worry. They are mainly responsible for the safety of me, my assistant, and Henry."

Although there was no need to worry about the indestructible young man, Audrey didn't choose to go so far as to spread the news. This was also Henry's private instruction. There was really no need to spread such things.

Besides, in her opinion, Henry was just indestructible by gunfire. If he was left behind during the operation, it would be a tragedy.

But Brian was looking at another big star present. Catherine noticed his gaze, waved her hand and said with a smile: "Please, you don't think that an old woman in her eighties like me would torture myself, do you?

"The work of going to the Dark Continent should be left to you young people. I came here today just to join in the fun and see what you are like. If you want to protect Audrey, you can't be a weakling on the outside."

"So...are we qualified, Ms. Hepburn?" Brian asked.

The quick-witted Katherine asked back, "Which Ms. Hepburn are you asking about?"

As they spoke, the two old sisters with the same surname but no blood relationship started laughing again.

Only then did Brian Mills's immature side show through. He blushed and scratched his head in embarrassment. However, his comrades didn't let him go and instead started to fight with him.

Luckily, they remembered that this was in front of a lady and on someone else's property, so they didn't go too far. But they also yanked Brian's hair, which had been so carefully combed, into a mess.

The two old sisters were even happier now.

Chapter 95: African Trip

Don't expect star-rated hotels or central air conditioning in Africa. You'd be happy to have a basic electric fan in your room.

Otherwise, you can only endure the harassment of mosquitoes, open the windows wide, and hope for a breeze to blow in. But even if there is a breeze, it will probably be a hot wind that is not very comfortable.

Henry's treatment was no different from that of Audrey Hepburn, the protagonist of this charity trip. They both shared a single room.

The only difference between him and other members of the visiting group is that his room as an assistant is right next to his employer, making it convenient for communication and handling of matters.

However, Henry did not sleep most of the night, not because he could not adapt to the climate in Africa, but simply because he wanted to write the information about his visit.

Don't think that for a UN event like this, Audrey Hepburn only needs to go out, find a place, and pose for a few photos.

At each location, a record of the visit must be made, with photos taken as supporting evidence. A visit report must be submitted at the end of the activity.

In addition to providing information on the local child protection institutions and education in Somalia, the more important purpose of this report is to attract generous donations from participants in fundraising activities.

Originally, these records and reports were written by Audrey Hepburn herself; the photos were provided by the record officer accompanying UNICEF.

As an assistant, Henry naturally took over this work, wrote the draft, and then Audrey Hepburn revised it. This undoubtedly greatly reduced Ms. Hepburn's workload; such treatment was something that the old Anton had never had when he was an assistant.

The typewriter originally used by Ms. Hepburn is now placed in Henry's room... gathering dust.

Yes, Henry didn't use this thing anymore. Or rather, he didn't use it that often.

Mainly considering the old man's presbyopia, typewriters are not like future computers that can adjust the font size at will, so Henry simply wrote it by hand.

No cursive or flourishes, just regular block letters, a few sizes larger than the typewriter font, so Audrey didn't have to wear reading glasses to read the things she typed.

Another reason for writing by hand is that when Henry uses super speed, he can write faster by hand than on a typewriter.

After all, the typewriter's mechanical arms take a fixed amount of time to pop out and reset. Kryptonians going full speed would just make the poor machine smoke and the arms fight with each other. Better to just write by hand, just be careful not to puncture the paper.

As for the content, it was even simpler. After looking at several samples Audrey had submitted, Henry used the same template and made some minor changes to the content before launching the project.

Anyway, this thing is like an official document. If someone uses flashbacks, interpolations, montage, and other descriptive techniques, and then adds some foreshadowing and suspense... who would be driven to death?

Official documents should be simple and clear, like eight-legged essays; you'll know the main theme of any paragraph as soon as you see it, rather than having to guess or speculate, or read through it before you understand what the nonsense is actually saying.

This was nothing for Henry, who had gone through exam-oriented education before crossing over; he could make up something without even using his super brain to think deeply.

Audrey Hepburn wasn't a poor student, and even after her rise to fame, she actively pursued self-improvement. But compared to young people like Henry, who could secretly use cheating devices, her sixty years still often left her feeling inadequate.

So, Ms. Hepburn quickly realized the benefits of Henry becoming her assistant. At least she could get a good night's sleep every night, as long as she could endure this terrible weather.

Even for the photos used for the visit, Audrey provided the camera, film, and materials and tools for developing the photos, leaving it to Henry to do the work.

So during the trip, in addition to assisting with daily affairs, you can also see the assistant with a camera hanging around his neck running around, taking photos for the activities.

Developing photos at night is even easier. Just use a piece of opaque black cloth to separate a space in the room, and there is no need for any red light. Henry can develop photos in the dark.

Then, during the next day's free time, I could discuss the report content and the photos I would use with Audrey. This greatly reduced the time and energy Audrey spent on these trivial matters, easing her burden.

In short, Henry, who had never done assistant work in his two lives, relied on his super brain with extensive knowledge and a good memory, as well as the hard-working spirit cultivated by working 996 in his previous life, to turn himself into a 007 talent.

But he didn't feel tired at all. Although the master he followed was no longer as beautiful as before, her bright eyes were more intelligent than before; her voice was also the same as in the movie, just as pleasant and moving.

Not to mention her thoughtfulness and words full of wisdom and brilliance.

Before today, Henry always thought that the Virgin Mary was just a personality trope, or even a derogatory term with the opposite meaning to its literal meaning.

Those who consider themselves saints are actually saintly figures whose logic is inconsistent and they are full of selfishness and calculations.

Once their own logic is used to attack their own remarks, they can only curse in frustration.

But after actually meeting someone who's dedicated to charity, all my previous stereotypes were completely changed. It turns out there really are people who are selflessly giving.

However, it cannot be denied that Audrey Hepburn was already well-off, so she had the spare energy to devote herself to these charitable causes.

As the old saying goes: When you are poor, you should take care of yourself; when you are rich, you should help the world. Ms. Hepburn has clearly reached the second stage.

Compared to this person who genuinely cared about the children, she wept bitterly at the sight of something unbearable, yet smiled heartily at the innocent laughter of the children. The rest of the team was in a state of chaos.

It is said that diplomats are like half spies, and there is usually something fishy behind public welfare activities in the name of charity.

Henry would not comment on the UN entourage, as they all had their own tasks besides assisting Audrey Hepburn with her visit.

Even the security team introduced by the insurance company to the actress who is devoted to charity is not as simple as it seems.

The weapons Audrey had reluctantly agreed to carry were incredibly heavy. Light machine guns, grenades, and mines—equipment clearly not meant for security—caught Henry's eye.

However, Henry couldn't explain what he saw with his X-ray eyes, nor did he want to expose the other party. Because Audrey Hepburn's star halo had become a shield for them, if it was exposed, it was not certain who would be hurt.

Chapter 96 The Security Team with a Hidden Secret

Henry didn't believe that Brian Mills and his security guards had any intentions towards the outdated actress. He rather believed that these people were using Audrey as a cover to carry out their own mission, just like those "diplomats" of the United Nations.

When it comes to the American agency that is keen on causing trouble abroad, three letters pop up in our mind without having to think too much - CIA.