Something’s Fishy Here


    Stunned, I stared at the door. I didn’t know if what had happened was a dream or reality.


    Just then, Lauren entered with a bag of items. “You must be hungry, so I bought you food. You should


    have some now. You’ve slept for so long.”


    asked her groggily, “Did someone visit just now?”


    She looked at me, puzzled. “No one came. You were sleeping so soundly, so I went to get you food.”


    home, I closed my eyes to calm myself. It seemed I was disoriented. Those who visited had already


    gone so I wondered who else it could be. I chuckled and struggled to sit up. Then, I epted the towel


    Lauren


    handed me and wiped my hands.


    I said, “I slept for so long that I still feel tired.”


    Lauren set the food by the hospital bed and said, “That riot scared me. The car was about to overturn,


    but the bodyguards and the cops arrived. It would’ve been disastrous if they arrived even a second


    later.”


    “You saw it too?” asked, still shaken.


    “The whole nation saw it.‘ She nced at me. “The live coverage was on a loop. It seems this incident


    is too significant. The authorities will put in some effort to solve it.


    “Hmph, I’m famous now too!” I scoffed.


    Lauren chuckled and teased, “You’re so pretty that they’re jealous of you. People might be watchingContent is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    wherever you go.


    “That’s Harmony. Stop ttering me,” I retorted disdainfully.


    Laurenughed, saying, “Oh,e on! Even though she looks simr to you, there’s a difference


    between an original and a fake. She cakes on her makeup, so how can shepare to you?”


    I chuckled, “You’re good with words.”


    I take that as apliment.”


    We bothughed, Even though I had a lingering feeling after narrowly escaping a riot, things had finally


    ended with some satisfaction. My mood had lightened considerably.


    “I’m just stating facts, but there’s another plece of bad news. Lauren looked at me hesitantly.


    “Go on. I don’t care about one more bad news, especially in my current condition. I said dismissively.


    We smiled at each other again before Lauren spoke, “I heard Ste took an early flight to Nocturnia


    today. We can’t overlook her involvement in this. Why else would she leave?”


    “She returned to Nocturnia?” I felt slightly disappointed. “Isn’t that too coincidental?”


    “Exactly. It seems like Ste had prepared herself for this. She stirred up a storm but escaped


    unscathed. Don’t underestimate her,” Lauren said through gritted teeth.


    I knew Ste was cunning. She set the stage and left before the drama even unfolded.


    “Unless she doesn’t return,” I said tly.


    “Seems unlikely. Ste won’t let this slide. After dealing with you, she’lle after Harmony,” Lauren


    analyzed the situation with me.


    ‘Ste must’ve wanted to kill two birds with one stone this time. She dealt with you while dragging


    Harmony into it. Still, Harmony’s fans are causing trouble. Can Harmony say she’s not involved?


    However, she probably didn’t expect it not to work,” Lauren chuckled.


    “Come on. Ste.hasn’t seeded yet? Do I have to die for her to seed?” I looked at Lauren


    wearily.


    She smirked. “You’re right. It has caused quite a stir.”


    “I was surprised the authorities took over today. I wonder if they had prepared beforehand or if it was a


    last–minute decision.” I took a bite of my food and looked at Lauren, thinking she should have urate


    information.


    “I don’t know about that. I was also going to Gr Tower but couldn’t get in because the road was


    blocked. I only realized what happened when I heard about the incident through live broadcasts.


    “The authorities probably didn’t have a deliberate n. If they did, they would’ve informed us. Then, the


    riot wouldn’t have happened.


    “If the authorities knew about it, they would’ve taken precautions. On the other hand, they could’ve


    known about the situation before us. Otherwise, the cops wouldn’t have arrived so quickly.”


    After hearing Lauren’s analysis, I nodded. Still, I med myself, “I didn’t expect them to take advantage


    of Harmony’s fans. Several days ago, I noticed someone inciting the fans in those posts. I didn’t think it


    would turn out so bad.”


    “They’re obsessive fans for a reason. Those people are insane,” Lauren helplessly cursed.


    1 wonder who called the authorities.” I had been pondering this question. “Don’t you think something’s


    Ashy here? Where did those bodyguardse from?”