Villain Ch 551. Why Does Trouble Always Have Its Way To Find Me?
Intrigued, Allen decided to playfully challenge Shanty, giving her a taste of her own directness. Leaning forward, he tilted his head slightly, his eyes locking onto hers. "I don't understand why you're so adamant about this," he asked, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity and mischief.
*Ba-thump*
Shanty felt her heart quicken at the intensity of Allen's gaze. It wasn't a romantic gesture, she knew, but the directness threw her off guard. It was rare for anyone to look her directly in the eye and she wasn't used to it. Still, she tried to gain her composure.
Gathering her composure, she took a deep breath, attempting to meet his gaze with equal resolve.
"Like I said---" she was just about to mention what she said before, but Allen interrupted her.