She Stuns the World - Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Arthur stumbled out of the police station that evening, his mind in a haze. The warm glow of the setting sun made everything around him feel strangely unreal.
'Is it really over? No detention, no fines?' he muttered to himself, struggling to wrap his head around how quickly everything had been resolved.
Earlier, a security guard had shoved a pregnant woman, prompting Arthur to step in and ultimately break the guard's arm. The property management and the guard had been hell-bent on demanding hefty compensation and ensuring Arthur stayed out of their business in the future.
But as soon as Ryan showed up, Arthur was released almost immediately. Even the guard he'd injured had apologized, assuring Arthur they wouldn't press charges.
"Hey, Arthur! What the hell are you standing around for? Get in the car!" a voice snapped, jolting Arthur from his thoughts.
He turned to see a plain-looking man, an e-cigarette dangling from his lips, who looked as if he couldn't care less about anything.
The guy was probably in his thirties, but despite his sharp gaze and impressive way with words when dealing with the cops, he didn't fit the image of a high-powered lawyer that Arthur had imagined.
"Mr. Marshall, thanks a lot for your help," Arthur said gratefully. "Things could've gone really bad if it weren't for you."
"Once is enough. No need to keep saying it," Ryan replied, opening the passenger door of his car. "I'll drive you home. Your parents must be worried sick."
Arthur scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward. "You've already done so much for me today. I don't want to trouble you anymore. I can get home by myself."
Ryan rolled his eyes, knocking on the roof of the car with irritation. "What's your problem? I helped you out of a major mess, and now you're refusing a simple ride home? That's just rude, man."
Arthur hesitated, unsure if he was wrong for trying to be considerate. But with Ryan putting it like that, refusing would seem ungrateful. So, with a muttered thanks, he slid into the passenger seat.
Though the car seemed a bit old, Arthur was surprised by how comfortable it was, feeling as luxurious as any high-end vehicle he'd ever been in.
As they sped down the road, Arthur was even more impressed. The ride was incredibly smooth, with no bumps, weird smells, or annoying noise.
"Mr. Marshall, this car is something else. How much did it cost? If I ever get the chance, I'd like to get one too," Arthur asked, still marveling at the car.
Ryan glanced at him, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "This car's custom-made. No amount of money's gonna get you one."
Arthur blinked, caught off guard by the response. Realizing he shouldn't pry any further, he simply nodded.
But curiosity got the better of him, and after a moment of silence, he asked, "Mr. Marshall, why are you helping me?"
Not only had Ryan gotten him out of a huge mess, but he'd also given Arthur his number, telling him to reach out if he ever found himself in a similar situation. Yet Arthur couldn't shake the feeling that Ryan's kindness was too good to be true.
"Stop overthinking it!" Ryan snapped, his tone firm. "If you need a reason, just figure I can't stand bullies and have to step in when I see one."
Startled by the sharp response, Arthur quickly offered a sheepish grin. "You're right. I guess I'm just not used to meeting people as righteous as you."
Ryan shot him another meaningful look. "You'll be meeting more people like me soon enough."
Arthur chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head. "Thanks for the encouragement."
Taking advantage of Ryan's focus on the road, Arthur discreetly pulled out his phone and searched for information about him. What he found left him speechless.
Ryan was one of the top lawyers in Kitmore City, known for his connections on both sides of the law. He didn't take on cases based on a client's background or how much they could pay but on whether he found them worthy of his time.
Arthur was shocked to discover that Ryan was also known as "The Devil's Fear." No wonder those arrogant property managers had practically been shaking in their boots when he showed up.
The more Arthur learned about Ryan, the more confused he became. He couldn't help but wonder if there was more to Ryan's help than just a sense of justice.
Just as Arthur was about to ask more questions, the car suddenly stopped. "We're here," Ryan said, snapping Arthur out of his thoughts.
Arthur glanced out the window and realized they'd arrived at Vlento Court.
"Oh, right. Thanks again!" Arthur said quickly as he got out of the car. He turned to Ryan, wanting to extend an invitation. "It's dinner time. Why don't you come over? My mom's a great cook..."
Before Athena could finish, the car had already sped away.