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!”

their tracks. Zuko’s cold and powerful presence made them hesitate and not dare to approach with just a single glance. He seemed like the underworld

not know what she was afraid of in this man, but he emitted an invisible pressure that made

idiots?” Violet’s voice trembled. “There are so many of you,

sharp as he coldly scanned

taken the lead to

of the thug’s rod to viciously fling him

dog, his head bleeding, and he lay on the ground wailing

of their wits and quickly fled without

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

the entrance of the small supermarket became quiet

in her hand with the emergency number not yet

picked up the strawberry slush he had not finished drinking earlier and took

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

up, and there seemed to be something different in

was just a small favor. No need to thank

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