Celina and Elina exchanged uneasy glances while the Aria's grip on Evan's wheelchair tightened as if she was going to protect him from whatever threat that might be approaching.
Evan, despite his injuries, straightened in his chair, his expression turning serious. "Stay close," he instructed Celina and Elina quietly. "We'll find out what this is about."
As the figure drew closer, the tension in the air was palpable. The scene had shifted from a moment of reunion to one of looming uncertainty, with the arrival of the black car heralding a new and unknown challenge.
The car that had just passed rolled back, and the window slowly rolled down, revealing a handsome face, eyes shielded by black sunglasses.
Evan's heart chilled at the sight of the familiar face he despised the fellow to the core.