Lina was momentarily stunned. She saw Zuko’s gaze with a hint of rebellion and disdain for everything shining through. In that instant, she not only felt safe but also filled with courage. As long as he was by her side, it was as if she could walk the path without hesitation, even if it was full of thorns ahead.

“Zeke!” Violet screamed hysterically, “Who do you think you are? How dare you help this b*tch against me? Have you considered the consequences?”

“Consequences?” Zuko sneered, his lips curling. “Ms. Grist, I didn’t receive much education, so I don’t know how to write the word ‘consequences.’ Can you teach me?”

“You—”

“And!” Zuko’s gaze darkened as he approached her step by step. “If you dare to disrespect Lina again with your filthy mouth, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Violet, who had always been proud and arrogant, had never been threatened like this before. She was infuriated, shaking with a red face and shouting like a mad woman, ordering the thugs to vandalize the store.

The thugs immediately took action wielding their clubs.

Zuko pulled Lina by the shoulder, pushing her into the store while he stayed outside.

Lina took out her phone, intending to call the police but suddenly heard a deep roar from the man.

“Try me!”

in their tracks. Zuko’s cold and powerful presence made them hesitate and not dare to approach with just a single glance.

this man, but he emitted an invisible pressure that made her

of you standing there like idiots?” Violet’s voice trembled. “There are so many of you, and you can’t

his gaze sharp as he coldly scanned the faces of

The one who had taken the lead to save face raised his rod and

dodged swiftly and grabbed hold of the thug’s rod to viciously fling

wall like a dog, his head

scared out of their wits and quickly fled without a

worried about Violet’s safety.

chaos subsided, the entrance of the small supermarket became quiet once

in her hand with the

around and came back, expressionless. He picked up the strawberry slush he had not finished

air seemed to freeze, and after a long silence, Lina timidly walked

there seemed to be something different

a small favor.

thank you! If it weren’t for

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