Chapter 55: Helen's Provocation

Harper, who was hiding around the corner, froze. Irene glanced at Harper's hiding spot and smiled, "No need, thanks." Stefan insisted, "Having someone to help will make things easier for you." Harper: "...." Boss, please wake up! You saw how she dealt with those thugs on her own just now! She's a human-shaped monster! She doesn't need anyone's protection! Irene laughed, "What about you?" Stefan replied, "I have other bodyguards." Irene shook her head, "No need, I prefer to act alone. Thank you." Stefan said no more. But he also didn't believe Irene's words. After all, they hadn't known each other for long. She probably just had her guard up around him. Stefan had never encountered such a situation before. Often, he only needed to hint at something, and people would flock to him, especially now. He felt a bit stifled, but his face showed no trace of it. Stefan lowered his eyes and said, "I thought Miss Irene considered me a friend." Irene had already turned her head,