Desiree turned pale and trembled involuntarily, struck by fear at the sight of Lena’s icy face. It brought back memories of the time she was held at gunpoint.

She screamed and sought refuge behind Zuko, her voice trembling as she told him, “Zuko, she… She’s a hitman from the Thompsons! She almost helped Lina kill me last time in the restroom at the bar!”

Zuko raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, “Last time at the bar? How did you provoke Lina to almost get yourself killed?”

“I…” Desiree couldn’t find the words to explain.

Her hand still clutched Zuko’s clothes, but he shook her off firmly.

Lena smirked.

In her desperation, Desiree cried out, “Zuko, you have to believe me! S-She knows how to use a gun! And she’s with Lina… Yes, they must’ve conspired together to instigate these kids to splash dirty water on me! It must be!”

Zuko’s gaze turned ruthless. “Are you so sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure!”

“In that case, let’s call the police.”

“What?” Desiree was stunned.

“I said, since you suspect someone is conspiring and intentionally trying to harm you, why not report it to the police and let them handle the matter?”

Desiree looked up and met Zuko’s cold eyes.

Suddenly, she came to her senses.

What was she doing just now? Crying and making a scene would not solve the problem. It would only make Zuko detest her more!

Moreover, she couldn’t get the police involved. Getting splashed with dirty water was a minor issue. If the police were involved and discovered the charity fund’s flow, it could become a major problem!

obediently at Zuko. “No need to call the police. After all, this person is connected to Lina. Creating a scene and causing a rift between

sneered. “There was no bond, to begin

could only glare at her with

Getting Lena to play this role

had come up with the

police involved and decided to cause a distraction. By drawing the police’s

the distraction. That was until Lina recalled Lena’s offer

her in

about it, but he was reassured by Lena’s cooperation

at Lena now, she seemed to be genuinely protecting Lina instead

Zuko furrowed his brow.

if you suspect me, then I suggest you report it to the police,” Lena said coldly. “The police can find out the truth quickly, and

Harper, you’ve suffered so much here. I can’t rest easy if we

snatched her

was startled

expression remained as cold

it was just a splash of dirty

don’t need that kind of luck, okay?” Lena blocked Desiree at

“Let me through!”

exactly are you afraid of, Ms. Harper?” Lena smirked. “Even someone without an ID like me isn’t afraid of the police. Why

leave this troublesome place, but Lena stood in

her way through,

that moment,

as she walked to Zuko’s side. “I rushed over as soon

at her lovingly and caressed her face. She was truly a master at acting, almost

in character and recounted the whole

and shaking her head

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