Chapter 1273
Desiree turned pale and trembled involuntarily, struck by fear at the sight of Lena’s icy face. It brought
back memories of the time she was held at gunpoint.
She screamed and sought refuge behind Zuko, her voice trembling as she told him, “Zuko, she… She’s
a hitman from the Thompsons! She almost helped Lina kill mest time in the restroom at the bar!”
Zuko raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, “Last time at the bar? How did you provoke Lina to
almost get yourself killed?”
“I…” Desiree couldn’t find the words to exin.
Her hand still clutched Zuko’s clothes, but he shook her off firmly.
Lena smirked.
In her desperation, Desiree cried out, “Zuko, you have to believe me! S-She knows how to use a gun!
And she’s with Lina… Yes, they must’ve conspired together to instigate these kids to ssh dirty water
on me! It must be!”
Zuko’s gaze turned ruthless. “Are you so sure?”
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“Yes, I’m sure!”
“In that case, let’s call the police.”
“What?” Desiree was stunned.
“I said, since you suspect someone is conspiring and intentionally trying to harm you, why not report it
to the police and let them handle the matter?”
Desiree looked up and met Zuko’s cold eyes.
Suddenly, she came to her senses.
What was she doing just now? Crying and making a scene would not solve the problem. It would only
make Zuko detest her more!
Moreover, she couldn’t get the police involved. Getting sshed with dirty water was a minor issue. If
the police were involved and discovered the charity fund’s flow, it could be a major problem!
Desiree regained herposure, wiped away her tears, and pretended to look obediently at Zuko. “No
need to call the police. After all, this person is connected to Lina. Creating a scene and causing a rift
between us… It wouldn’t be good for anyone, right?”
“What’s not good about it?” Lena sneered. “There was no bond, to begin with! How’s there a rift?”
Desiree could only re at her with hatred.
Zuko smiled slightly. Getting Lena to y this role seemed like the right decision.
Lina hade up with the idea.
They had been discussing how to get the police involved and decided to cause a distraction. By
drawing the police’s attention elsewhere, they could naturally shift the focus to the Harpers’ charity
foundation.
It had taken them a while to figure out how to create the distraction. That was until Lina recalled Lena’s
offer to look for her at the bar should she be needed.
“Let’s get her in this,” she had suggested.
Zuko had been worried about it, but he was reassured by Lena’s cooperation today.
However, looking at Lena now, she seemed to be genuinely protecting Lina instead of acting.
Zuko furrowed his brow.
“Ms. Harper, if you suspect me, then I suggest you report it to the police,” Lena said coldly. “The police
can find out the truth quickly, and I’ll ept any punishment I deserve. Isn’t that right, Madam
Latymer?”
“Yes, that’s right!” Jill chimed in quickly. “Ms. Harper, you’ve suffered so much here. I can’t rest easy if
we don’t resolve this by reporting it to the police. You know what? I’ll call the police, and I—”
“Stop!” Desiree snatched her phone.
Jill was startled and stood still.
Lena’s expression remained as cold as ever.
“Uh… I don’t want to ruin my rtionship with Lina.” Desiree came up with an excuse. “Besides, it was
just a ssh of dirty water, and I’m not seriously hurt. Let’s forget about this. Hah! Consider yourself
lucky!”
“I don’t need that kind of luck, okay?” Lena blocked Desiree at the door with a wicked smile. “Ms.
Harper, are you afraid?”
“Let me through!”
“What exactly are you afraid of, Ms. Harper?” Lena smirked. “Even someone without an ID like me isn’t
afraid of the police. Why are you afraid?”
Desiree just wanted to leave this troublesome ce, but Lena stood in her way. Despite Lena’s petite
figure, she possessed astonishing strength.
Desiree tried to push her way through, but Lena stood firm.
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“What’s happening here?” she asked with a light smile as she walked to Zuko’s side. “I rushed over as
soon as I received your message. Has someone bullied Desiree?”
Zuko looked at her lovingly and caressed her face. She was truly a master at acting, almost on par with
his award-winning actor of an uncle.
Zuko also got in character and recounted the whole incident.
Lina yed along, nodding and shaking her head from time to time.
After listening, she said seriously, “Desiree, please don’t misunderstand! How could Lena and I
conspire to harm you? Are you so afraid of being harmed because you have a lot of guilty secrets?”
“You—”
“Don’t be upset. I’m just kidding.” Linaughed. “As for reporting to the police, it’s not necessary. I’ve
already brought them here!”
“What?”
Lina patted Desiree’s shoulder. “Desiree, Zuko and I share the same view in this. You’re our guest, and
we mustn’t neglect you. If something happens to you at the welfare home in Centrolis, then Zuko and I
must handle it properly!”
Desiree was at a loss for words.
“Desiree, I believe thew will see you get justice.”
Lina nced outside. Several police officers in uniform, with their badges disyed, had already
arrived.
Desiree panicked.
She had never encountered someone like Lina before! Never mind that she was going crazy. She was
dragging her down too!
“Officer, this is Ms. Desiree Harper,” Lina introduced. “Just now, she was sshed with dirty water by
these children. I hope you won’t be influenced by online information and give us a more authoritative
judgment!”
The lead investigator nodded.
He first asked the boy, “Why did you ssh dirty water on her?”
Intimidated by the police, the boy hesitated and said, “B-Because she didn’t give us any money! The
welfare home’s conditions are terrible, and we can’t even get enough to eat!”
“How could that be?” The police officer looked at Desiree, puzzled. “The Harper Foundation wouldn’t
withhold the children’s meal money, would it?”
“Officer, I also believe things aren’t like this.” Lina winked. “That’s why you must investigate this matter
thoroughly and give Desiree justice!”