In the narrow alley, Ye Hua and Yue Chen stood facing each other, only a few steps apart. Ye Hua clenched her fists, feeling the sting on her cheek where a punch had grazed her. Her gaze was resolute, ready for any attack.
Yue Chen remained expressionless, her eyes sharp as she turned her body slightly.
"You've been following me for so long. What exactly do you want?" Yue Chen's voice was calm, and she was ready to strike at any moment.
Ye Hua did not answer directly. Instead, she bit her lip lightly, weighing her next move. She knew that once she attacked, there would be no turning back. But she also understood that if she let this opportunity slip away, she might never get another chance to expose Yue Chen's secret.
What should I do?
Should I really take this risk?
Their gazes clashed in the dim alley, and the atmosphere grew tense. Suddenly, Ye Hua stepped forward and charged at Yue Chen, her fist flying straight toward her face with anger and determination.
Yue Chen shifted, easily dodging Ye Hua's attack, then reached back to seize her wrist. But Ye Hua seemed prepared. She quickly retreated, putting distance between them.
"Did you think I'd let you catch me that easily?" Ye Hua sneered, her eyes gleaming.
Yue Chen did not answer. She merely frowned slightly, clearly not expecting Ye Hua to be so troublesome. Taking a deep breath, she adjusted her stance, preparing to launch a fiercer attack.
Just then, Ye Hua suddenly spoke. "You're from Dragon City. I know you have ties to the Alt Conglomerate. Tell me, what exactly are you planning?"
Yue Chen's expression instantly grew serious, her gaze sharpening. "Who sent you? Tell me!"
They fell into another tense standoff. A hint of