Ryan couldn't resist Mia's playful charm for long and quickly gave in, letting her take control.
Just as Ryan agreed to Mia's request, a black sedan pulled up smoothly in front of them, almost as if it had been waiting for this exact moment.
The timing was too perfect to ignore, and Ryan couldn't help but feel suspicious. He had sensed earlier, back in the Director's office, that Mia had been a little too relaxed, like she wasn't fully paying attention. Now it was clear—she had been planning this all along.
Ryan glanced over at Mia, but she just stuck out her tongue playfully and grinned before pushing him into the car.
Her hurried movements made it obvious how much this meant to her. Sneaking out with Mia while Alice was unaware was definitely a risky move, and the thrill of it all made Ryan feel like the whole situation was a bit surreal.