Jake instinctively moved to shield Keira from the oncoming milk tea. But as soon as he stepped in front of her, someone yanked his arm, and the next thing he knew, Keira was the one standing in front of him.

Thud!

Before the drink could reach her, Keira kicked it away. Still, since it was a liquid, some of it splashed out, landing on her arm.

Jake froze, then chuckled to himself.

He'd done it again—forgotten that Keira wasn't just any ordinary girl…

Most girls in a situation like this would look for protection, but Keira never needed that.

She was strong and confident.

Even back in college, she was often the subject of gossip, but she never cared.

She never punished herself for other people's mistakes.

Suddenly, Jake realized it wasn't that she was too strong; it was that he wasn't good enough, not worthy to stand in front of her.

For Keira, it was just about keeping things even. Business was business—she genuinely believed in Jake's potential. But personally? She didn't want anything more to do with him.

Keira felt a bit grossed out as the sticky liquid rolled down her arm. She had a mild case of OCD, so she immediately frowned and turned to look at the girl who had thrown the drink.

threw it! If you've got guts, call the cops on me! Go ahead! My parents were scientists who died at the hands of foreign spies.

eyes were bloodshot, and tears welled

others pulled out their

sweetie; if you go to the police, we'll all go with you!

got to complain about? Even if she calls the cops, no one's

but I'll take responsibility. I threw it, so if she calls the cops, they can arrest me. A few days in

Next time, someone

A disgrace to

but who knew she'd be such

"..."

the girl who threw the tea. Even with everyone backing her up, the girl still looked like she'd go

would calling the cops

up for a

a nearby convenience store and walked in. She

we don't sell

cashier's voice was cold and

froze mid-scan, frowning. "Excuse

not

small business, but even I know better than to

Keira clenched her jaw.

said, "Aren't you worried I'll report you to customer

Even if they shut us down or revoke our business license, I'm still not selling to you!" The cashier sneered. "Anyone in bed with a traitor like that scumbag isn't any better. I may just be an ordinary citizen, but I know that a strong country is the only way to protect the life we enjoy. People like you don't deserve

Keira was stunned.

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