Chapter 2327: 2339 [Vodka, Me...]
"Has Vermouth gone crazy?" Vodka was suddenly filled with respect. "That ghostly thing does have a deceptively harmless appearance. Young girls who are poor judges of character, and ignorant rich wives, might indeed fall victim to him. But Vermouth clearly knows his true nature—how could she still dare to charge headfirst toward death?"
"Uh... There are precedents like the Suspension Bridge Effect and Stockholm Syndrome, but I'm probably overthinking it."
No matter how hard Vodka thought, he could not figure out Vermouth's motive. He could only reason it out according to his own understanding. "Come to think of it, she can't read minds. There's no way she knows what I was thinking just now. Could she have thought I was plotting against her, so she became hostile toward me?... Yes, that must be it! With Uzo nearby, it's perfectly normal for everyone to be wary of one another."
Thinking this, Vodka smiled at Vermouth, trying to make her understand his goodwill and strongly hinting at their status as allies.
Vermouth: "..."
Why was this guy suddenly smiling so sinisterly... Was that a threat?
The Apple-Scented Killing Intent suddenly grew intense.
Jiang Xia, who had been getting a little sleepy from the ride, noticed the change and turned to glance at Vermouth, his eyes full of appreciation.
Vodka, who had been closely watching all of this, immediately looked suspicious. "..." What did that woman do for you to admire her? Don't tell me you really...
With a screech, the bus came to a stop.
"!" Vodka jumped in alarm. He first looked out the window to inspect their surroundings, then looked ahead. "What happened? A flat tire? A road collapse? Did the driver suddenly get sick?"
Suzuki Sonoko could not help glancing at him. "..."