Just as Shirley teetered on the edge of losing her composure, she abruptly detected an imposing presence emanating from the girl before her. A chill ran down her spine, prompting an instinctive step backward.

Persephone smiled, yet her eyes exuded an icy demeanor. She took a deliberate step forward and said, "My friend and I are heading to the shopping mall now. Do you still intend to stop us?"

Shirley breathed heavily and glared at her fiercely.

"Also, there's something I'd like to make clear." Persephone displayed no hint of fear. "I don't know what issue you have with Wynn, but everyone has the right to live life on their terms. I respect his choices, and I'm willing to be his friend. That's none of your concern. I don't need you dictating my actions! If I catch you being rude to him again, I won't let you off easily!"

Her assertiveness stunned Shirley.

She had assumed the girl Kourtney had handed over to Morpheus to be weak, never expecting her to be quite resilient. Now infuriated, she hurled insults, "You all are a bunch of garbage that sticks together! I could smell the disgusting, cheap powder on your foolish face from miles away!"

"You're absolutely correct." Persephone chuckled. "I think the cosmetics Wynn uses are subpar as well. I planned to go shopping and buy him some! I might not know much, but I'm familiar with the expensive brands! Let's go, Wynn!"

Wynn's hand as they walked past Shirley

a distance, they

covering some ground, Wynn released Persephone's hand. He wore a grateful yet

Persephone was unafraid of trouble. "She bullied me, yet we're not allowed to

want complications for you and

She grabbed him, giggling. "Didn't you mention how powerful his fists are?

his

under his gaze, she stammered, "W-What

"You've changed."

"What?"

He grinned. "You'll have him handle everything while you become the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255