Giving Her a Choice

But as soon as he relaxed, a shadow flashed quickly and connected to his chin. A burst of pain soon followed as Evgenia groaned in pain. 

He had never thought that Ran Xueyi would punch him. 

But thinking about it, he deserved it. 

So, instead of feeling insulted by being punched and caught off guard in front of his people, Evgenia wiped the blood that broke through the crack of his injured lower lip. 

He met Ran Xueyi's fierce gaze and heard her say, "No matter what reason you have for doing all these things. I won't listen. I'm just telling this to you beforehand. I won't forgive you for harming Alina." 

If it had been the start, Ran Xueyi might still be reminiscing about their moments on that isolated island and rekindling their lost friendship. However, the moment she saw Alina's waist wrapped in a bandage, all concepts of a peaceful conversation with Evgenia disappeared.