Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1787

Before the owner even had a chance to react, Fiona was already making a scene. "Help! Someone come check this out! The owner is attacking people! He sold fake snacks that made my brother sick, and now he's going after a student in a fit of rage!"

Curious onlookers began to gather, drawn in by the commotion. Fiona was really putting on a show, channeling all her dramatic flair and nerve.

"Do you even know who I am, little girl? Trying to pull a fast one on me, are you?" the owner scoffed, his arrogance showing no sign of being dented by Fiona's antics.

"My brother got sick from your snacks, and you owe us an explanation. If you don't, we'll call the cops and have your shop shut down!" Fiona was persistent, not backing down an inch.

Sensing that he was up against a formidable opponent, the owner quickly shifted his approach. "Alright, alright, you're students, and I'm just trying to run a business here. If you really got sick from my snacks, I'll make it right. But causing a scene out here isn't good for anyone. Let's go inside. I've already called an ambulance; it should be here soon. You can't just leave your brother lying out here, can you?"

ambulance shows up, you're not opening your shop. Who knows if

on the ground, was genuinely feeling uncomfortable. Did Fiona even realize what kind of mess she was getting them

Fiona and Alec were inside the small convenience store, the owner had the

Fiona behind him

pair were faking it, the owner sneered, "I knew you two were up to no good! Today, I'll show you who's really in charge

fists raised and ready. Alec shielded Fiona without hesitation, and despite the speed of the attack, the thugs were no match for

one

Weren't you just bragging about running this street?" Fiona retorted, holding onto the owner's arm with a

didn't dare cry out. Another thug found himself with his arm locked tightly by Alec. The

and Alec, still in their Seabay High School uniforms, displayed more combat prowess than the local security