Villain Ch 1172. Accident
Allen brought his glass to his lips, taking a slow sip without breaking eye contact. The intensity sent a thrill through her that she wasn't prepared for.
'Why do I feel more under pressure with the real Allen than when he was in his Devil Emperor avatar?' she wondered, her thoughts spinning. No, the real question was, why did she feel so nervous right now?
She wondered if it was because Alice wasn't with her. Her best friend, her partner in crime, always knew how to diffuse tension, turn any situation into a playful banter, or at least keep her grounded. Without Alice here, the whole evening felt heavier, more charged. She didn't know what to do. She glanced back at Allen, who was still watching her, and tried to suppress the flutter in her chest.
"Something on your mind?" he asked, his voice low, smooth, carrying that easy confidence.
