Lina was momentarily stunned. She saw Zuko’s gaze with a hint of rebellion and disdain for everything shining through. In that instant, she not only felt safe but also filled with courage. As long as he was by her side, it was as if she could walk the path without hesitation, even if it was full of thorns ahead.

“Zeke!” Violet screamed hysterically, “Who do you think you are? How dare you help this b*tch against me? Have you considered the consequences?”

“Consequences?” Zuko sneered, his lips curling. “Ms. Grist, I didn’t receive much education, so I don’t know how to write the word ‘consequences.’ Can you teach me?”

“You—”

“And!” Zuko’s gaze darkened as he approached her step by step. “If you dare to disrespect Lina again with your filthy mouth, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Violet, who had always been proud and arrogant, had never been threatened like this before. She was infuriated, shaking with a red face and shouting like a mad woman, ordering the thugs to vandalize the store.

The thugs immediately took action wielding their clubs.

Zuko pulled Lina by the shoulder, pushing her into the store while he stayed outside.

Lina took out her phone, intending to call the police but suddenly heard a deep roar from the man.

“Try me!”

froze in their tracks. Zuko’s cold and powerful presence made them hesitate and not dare to approach with just a single glance. He

did not know what she was afraid of in this man, but he

are all of you standing there like idiots?” Violet’s voice trembled. “There are so many of you, and

his gaze sharp as he coldly scanned the

move forward. The one who had taken the lead to save face raised his rod and

the

lay on the ground wailing in

remaining thugs were scared out of their wits

worried about Violet’s safety. He forcefully dragged her and pushed her into the

entrance of the small supermarket became

stared in astonishment. Her phone was still in her hand with the

He picked up the strawberry slush he had

seemed to freeze, and after a long silence, Lina timidly walked up to him and said

up, and there seemed to be something different in

small favor. No need to

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