Gloria's gaze sharpened, her voice carrying a subtle edge.
"Our husband will surely protect every one of his girls. But that doesn't mean you should rely solely on his protection. There is a man out there, who has set his sights on you. He is not a good man. He is cunning, ruthless, and obsessed with getting what he wants. He will not hesitate to use any means to pursue you, to corner you, to take you by force if necessary. You must be strong enough to resist, to survive, and to fight back if the time ever comes."
Celine swallowed hard, her voice soft but steady. "I… I understand, Big Sister Gloria."
"Mm. Good." Gloria nudged her glasses up, her expression softening slightly.
"But don't think too much about it for now. Even while our husband is away on his mission, the Armand personnel, guards, battle maids, and all Armand units have been placed on full alert by the Sovereign himself. No one will be able to reach you here. And even if they tried…"
