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!

and pretended to look obediently at Zuko. “No need to call the police. After all, this person is connected to

sneered. “There was no bond, to begin with! How’s there

could only glare at

play this role seemed

had come up with the

involved and decided to cause a distraction. By drawing the police’s attention elsewhere, they could naturally shift the

a while to figure out how to create the distraction. That was until Lina recalled

get her in this,” she had

about it, but he was

she seemed to be genuinely protecting Lina

Zuko furrowed his brow.

to the police,” Lena said coldly. “The police can find out the truth quickly, and I’ll

chimed in quickly. “Ms. Harper, you’ve suffered so much here. I can’t rest easy if we don’t resolve this by reporting it to the police. You know what? I’ll call the police, and

Desiree snatched

was startled

expression remained as

to ruin my relationship with Lina.” Desiree came up with an excuse. “Besides, it was just a splash of dirty water, and I’m not seriously hurt. Let’s forget about this.

at the door with a wicked smile.

“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.

stood in her

to push her way

moment,

to Zuko’s side. “I rushed over as

was truly a master at

in character

along, nodding and shaking her head

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