Chapter 118

Just as the burly man made a move to shove Alice, he was effortlessly tossed aside. In a flash, Edward stepped in, shielding her with his tall frame. He was still holding two breakfast bags in his hand. Alice stared blankly at the man now standing protectively in front of her. The panic in her chest gradually eased. To her, Edward had always been the kind of person who held himself above others—someone who radiated an untouchable, aloof sort of authority. But now, that aura of nobility was mixed with an unmistakable air of danger. The man in the suit glanced at the tough guy sprawled on the ground, then cautiously looked at the imposing figure standing before him. “Who are you? I suggest you stay out of this.” Edward threw him a cold, disinterested look, completely ignoring his question. He turned instead to the girl beside him and asked gently, “Are you okay?” Alice met his eyes, clearly torn. She bit her lip and shook her head. “Yeah… I’m fine.” It was the first time the suited man h