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!

to call the police. After all, this

good about it?” Lena sneered. “There was no bond, to

glare

smiled slightly. Getting Lena to play

up with

to cause a distraction. By drawing the police’s

create the distraction. That was until Lina recalled Lena’s offer to look for her at the bar should she

get her in this,” she

worried about it, but he was reassured by

Lena now, she seemed to be genuinely protecting

Zuko furrowed his brow.

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

much here. I can’t rest easy if we don’t resolve this by reporting it to the police. You know

Desiree snatched

was startled

expression remained as cold as

came up with an excuse. “Besides, it was just a splash of dirty water, and I’m not seriously hurt. Let’s

need that kind of luck, okay?” Lena blocked Desiree at the door with a wicked smile. “Ms.

“Let me through!”

“Even someone without an

to leave this troublesome place, but Lena stood in her way. Despite Lena’s petite

to push her way through, but Lena

that moment,

here?” she asked with a light smile as she walked to Zuko’s side. “I rushed over

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

character and

played along, nodding and shaking her head from

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