Chapter 238: Did it hurt?
Damian had never seen Alice so angry. Not even when Clarissa provoked her did she yell and show off such a terrifying presence. Though, he supposed she’d get mad, getting flicked on the forehead to the extent that she had to take steps back.
"What do you mean by that?" Alice asked him and he took a deep breath.
"You see, I know the kind of person you are, so I definitely wouldn’t misunderstand. We’ve only known each other for a few days, but I can tell your mind is simple, and you speak of things with surface meaning and nothing more," he slowly bowed his head. "Yet, it’s not a lie that your words can lead to serious misunderstandings. If someone heard you, they’d think you were referring to something else."
"But I wasn’t and you know it." Alice said, taking steps towards him. "So long as you don’t misunderstand, it’s alright, right?"
"No," Damian shook his head. "This has to do with your image. So, don’t let others see you like that."
"Well," Alice folded her arms. "Screw their opinion."
"What?"
"It’s not like I was talking to them and if they have a problem with me, I don’t care. They can talk and stare but I still won’t care." She boldly stared. "It’s not my fault they have dirty minds and can’t see things as they are said."
Damian was stunned. Ah, she was truly remarkable for saying that. He knew she was nonchalant but to this extent... He felt a sense of admiration all of a sudden.
"But I don’t see why he had to flick me so hard." Alice said, frowning with her eyebrows furrowing. "It really hurt."
"Ah, yes." Damian turned to Leo. "I know it’s not my place to say this but I don’t think that required the action you carried out. If you could be a little more lenient with Alice, I’m sure you two can come to an understanding."