What is a surprise? The unexpected, the unforeseen—that is a surprise.
Su Sheng realized this the moment he discovered that Helena, despite her tough exterior, was still inexperienced in certain aspects. They had casually rented a room together, and as they grew closer, Su Sheng could sense the twisted mentality within her—a combination of rebellion and a deep-seated desire for revenge against her father due to her family and circumstances. He hadn't expected her to possess such traits. Her figure wasn't as well-proportioned and slender as Laurel's, and her beauty wasn't as striking and glamorous as Catwoman's. But Helena had a wild, rebellious energy that drew Su Sheng in, making him feel an irresistible urge to take her.
Pulling Helena close, Su Sheng indulged in his desires.
Waves crashed and storms raged.
When it was all over, Su Sheng lay holding Helena, who was both exhausted and exhilarated. He glanced at the strange items she had taken off, as if they were in his own home. "How did you come up with buying these things?"
"They're just to stop me from talking in my sleep," Helena said, looking at Su Sheng. "Would you believe me if I said I was investigating my father's criminal activities?"
"I believe you," Su Sheng responded with conviction.
"Do you really believe me?" Helena asked skeptically. "You're not just saying that to humor me, are you?"
Su Sheng chuckled. "You're overthinking it. You're not my girlfriend, so I'm not obliged to humor you. There are plenty of strange things in this world, and you're not the only one hiding secrets. It's no big deal."
Helena was taken aback by his nonchalance and asked hopefully, "Then are you willing to help me?"
"No," Su Sheng replied bluntly. "I'm not interested in your family drama."
"..."
"I guess I was thinking too much. I'm sorry." Helena's voice turned faint, and her face showed a mix of regret and worry. She realized she might have made a mistake in revealing her secret.
What if Su Sheng betrayed her to her father or leaked her plans?
She glanced at him, trying to read his expression. He seemed completely unconcerned. But her anxiety grew, and she couldn't help but plead, "If I agree to be your lover, and if I give you a lot of money, will you help my mother? I wouldn't ask you to do anything dangerous—just to cooperate with me so my father pays for his crimes."
Su Sheng thought for a moment and then shook his head. "Still not interested."
Helena sighed, disappointment weighing heavily on her. "I don't want to do this, but I can't allow my plan to fail, so... I'm sorry."
"Someone! Someone broke into my room!" Helena suddenly screamed in panic, running toward the door.
Bang!
The two bodyguards outside the door rushed in immediately, their eyes widening at the sight of the disheveled Helena and the strange man in the room.
Who was this guy? How did he get in?
What had he done to Miss Bertinelli?
Seeing the bodyguards' hesitation, Helena screamed at them, "What are you waiting for? He assaulted me! Right under your noses! Kill him, kill him now!"
What?
The bodyguards were stunned. The eldest young lady had just been assaulted? How could they have missed that?
What would happen if the boss found out that his daughter had been assaulted right under their protection? They didn't want to think about the consequences. Without further hesitation, they aimed their guns at Su Sheng and fired.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Bullets flew at Su Sheng, who merely smiled as he dodged them effortlessly.
Hiding behind the bodyguards, Helena's face showed a mix of sadness and regret as she watched the man who had so captivated her. "I... didn't want this..." she muttered to herself.
But her expression soon changed to one of shock. She couldn't believe her eyes as Su Sheng dodged the bullets with a smile.
How was this possible?
At such close range, with two skilled bodyguards firing at him simultaneously, how could he dodge every shot?
Click. Click.
The guns were empty.
The bodyguards stared down at their weapons in disbelief. Was something wrong with their guns?
Bang! Bang!
In the blink of an eye, Su Sheng moved between the two bodyguards, delivering powerful punches to their abdomens. It felt as if they'd been hit by a speeding truck. Groaning in pain, their eyes rolled back, and the two burly men collapsed to the ground.
"You really do keep surprising me," Su Sheng said, standing in front of Helena with a smile. She reacted by throwing a punch at his face in a panic.
But Su Sheng easily dodged her punch and smiled lightly. He then drove his knee forward, making Helena double over in pain, her face contorted like a shrimp.
"Too slow," he said, grabbing her by the shoulder and tossing her over his shoulder.
Bang!
Helena's body hit the ground with a heavy thud. Pain surged through her as she struggled to breathe. She could hear rapid footsteps approaching from the stairs—more security guards were on their way, drawn by the earlier gunfire. As the guards raised their weapons, ready to fire, Su Sheng calmly raised a finger.
A sharp, sizzling sound filled the air, and a bright blue electric light began to flicker.
The maximum voltage of a standard stun gun doesn't exceed 100,000 volts, but...
Su Sheng amplified it, tenfold.
The electric light grew massive, and the million-volt current transformed into a lightning serpent that roared toward the stairs. With a loud crackling noise, the lightning serpent raced down the stairs, filling the air with the pungent smell of burning.
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