Chapter 554: Stockholm Syndrome 

Villain Ch 554. Stockholm Syndrome 

His thoughts raced as he processed this unexpected turn of events. "Fanfiction about me? Seriously?" he mused to himself.

Allen, curiosity ablaze, closed their gap with hasty steps, eyes fixed on Jane. "Hold up, let's hit pause on the hunting mission for a second. Spill the deets on this whole fanfic situation," he demanded, his tone a blend of eagerness and intrigue that didn't tolerate delay.

Jane was caught off guard by Allen's sudden appearance. She pivoted on her heels, and her expression shifted from animated chatter to an audible gasp. "You startled me," she protested. The sudden interruption disrupted their concentrated conversation, and the girls collectively looked up, their eyes widening at Allen's unexpected entrance.

"I already said I'd be online," Allen responded, a tinge of amusement in his voice.