The leader was filled with rage and wanted to strangle Elena right away.
However, when he looked into her calm eyes, he sensed she was far too composed for their dire situation.
Instead of fear, he saw a sneer that bewildered him—as if she dared him to act, expecting a confrontation.
Instinctively, he wanted to leave—something about this felt wrong.
He now realised that Elena was not the helpless victim he had imagined.
Yet he hesitated, aware that backing down now would damage his team's morale.
'Is the rumor about this shop true?'
"You... Just give me the supplies, or I'll kill your staff one by one," he said, eyes darting as he searched for the Paradise shop staff.
Unfortunately, only two staff members remained: the woman he was speaking to and a man watching him intently—as if ready to pounce.
"Where did you hide your staff?" the leader demanded, his frantic gaze locked on Elena.
