Chapter 198: Just remember to be a bit gentler next time

Ryan had always seen himself as an outsider in Alice's life, knowing that one day he'd have to leave—whether she killed him or he just disappeared if the mission remained incomplete.

That's why he'd always kept his life separate from hers in all their previous interactions.

Even though his Favorability rating with her had reached sixty-five, he didn't feel anything special towards Alice, just a sense of guilt.

He was just a passerby in Alice's life, or at least that's how it was supposed to be.

But then...

"Do you really think I can do it? You'll stay by my side and help me, right?"

Alice grabbed his hands, and before Ryan could react, she boldly straddled his lap.

This was different from when Mia would playfully press down on him,Alice's presence was overwhelmingly oppressive.

Mia liked her pranks, but she wasn't scary.

But Alice right now... she was terrifying.